"Taiwan Earthquake: Impact and Aftermath"
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Taiwan was hit by its strongest earthquake in 25 years, resulting in at least four deaths, hundreds of injuries, and collapsed buildings in Hualien County. The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings, but the threat has since passed in Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan. The earthquake, estimated between 7.2 and 7.7 magnitude, caused panic in Taipei and brought back memories of the devastating 1999 quake. Despite the strict building regulations and disaster awareness programs in Taiwan, the earthquake's intensity led to significant damage and casualties.
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