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The ground began to shake during the morning rush hour in Taiwan. A few hours later, Japan and the Philippines felt the effects of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in the form of tsunami warnings. At least seven people are dead, officials said, and more than 700 are missing, The Associated Press reported. Roads and train lines near the epicenter remain blocked, and over 80,000 people are without power.