Videos shared by Taiwan residents on social media have provided a glimpse into the aftermath of a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the island early on Wednesday. The footage, geolocated by the source, captures the extent of the destruction in various parts of Taiwan.
In Hualien, an eastern county near the quake's epicenter, several buildings were seen collapsed in the social media videos. Residents were shown coming together to assist trapped individuals, with some being rescued through windows of a damaged apartment complex. At a road intersection, onlookers witnessed a multi-storey red building tilting sideways, highlighting the sheer force of the earthquake.
One particularly striking video from Hualien depicted a massive landslide cascading down a mountain, engulfing a section of the road and nearby buildings in clouds of brown dust. The sheer power of nature was evident in this harrowing footage.
Meanwhile, in the capital city of Taipei located in the north of the island, a video showcased the impact of the earthquake on the subway system. Passengers inside a subway car were seen gripping onto handles tightly as the train shook violently, underscoring the widespread reach of the seismic event.
The videos circulating on social media serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and devastating nature of earthquakes, prompting residents and authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for such natural disasters. Our thoughts are with those affected by this recent earthquake in Taiwan, and we hope for a swift recovery and restoration of normalcy in the affected areas.
