Residents in Hualien faced a lengthy clean up on Thursday as teams worked to clear debris and assess buildings for structural damage. The aftermath of the earthquake left many homes in disarray, with significant damage reported in various areas.
One resident, Deng Huimei, described the chaos in his own home, stating that while the structure remained intact, large cracks had appeared along the staircase and chunks of wall had fallen off. Deng recounted the terrifying experience of the quake, mentioning how he had to hold onto things to prevent being knocked down by the violent shaking.
