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‘Everything is still moving’: shock and grief take hold in Hualien

Residents of tourist city near epicentre of 7.2-magnitude Taiwan earthquake face destruction and despair

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024

Taiwan earthquake: rescuers search for survivors amid landslides and aftershocks

Officials are trying to reach more than 100 people cut off by a quake that has killed at least 10 and injured about 1,000 people

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2024

700 Stranded, 10 Dead In Taiwan Earthquake

A powerful earthquake in Taiwan's Hualien County leaves hundreds stranded, with casualties and extensive damage. Rescue efforts and community support are c...

Top News · Apr 4, 2024

Taiwan emerges remarkably unscathed after massive earthquake

The day after what was the worst quake to hit the Asian island in a quarter century, most residents cannot stop talking about how much worse it could have been.

WEKU · Apr 4, 2024

Families Shelter In Tents As Rescuers Seek People Cut Off By Taiwan Quake

Relief workers set aside stuffed toys, blankets and baby formula for families sheltering Thursday in an elementary school in Hualien, the epicentre of Taiwan's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Taiwan Rescuers Try To Reach Scores Trapped In Tunnels After Quake

Dozens of residents of the worst-hit city spent a night outdoors rather than in apartments still being shaken by aftershocks, and a massive engineering operation was under way to fix damaged roads and prop up tilting buildings.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Taiwan Continues To Experience Aftershocks Following 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake

Taiwan grapples with ongoing aftershocks and damage following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, prompting heightened alertness and recovery efforts.

Top News · Apr 4, 2024

50 Hotel Employees Trapped In Taiwan Earthquake Rescued

50 hotel employees trapped in Taiwan earthquake, while 3 hikers lost their lives in Taroko Gorge due to falling rocks.

Top News · Apr 4, 2024

Rescue Efforts Underway For Over 60 Stranded In Taiwan Quarry

Rescue efforts in Taiwan focus on stranded workers in quarries and mountain gorges after earthquake, with fatalities, injuries, and ongoing rescue operations.

Top News · Apr 4, 2024

Taiwan Hit By 7.4 Magnitude Quake, Causing Widespread Destruction

Learn about the impact of a powerful earthquake in Taiwan's Hualien County and the community's resilience in the face of destruction.

Top News · Apr 4, 2024