Rescuers in Taiwan are working tirelessly to free dozens of people trapped in highway tunnels after the island was struck by its strongest earthquake in 25 years on Wednesday. The powerful 7.4 magnitude tremor shook the island’s east coast, causing significant damage and loss of life.
The earthquake hit at 7:58 a.m. local time, 18 kilometers south of Hualien city, at a depth of 34.8 kilometers. The US Geological Survey reported several strong aftershocks, with 29 aftershocks greater than a magnitude of 4.0 near the epicenter.
