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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan’s eastern coast April 3, collapsing buildings, causing landslides and prompting tsunami warnings. (Video: Julie Yoon/The Washington Post)

Taiwan earthquake live updates 9 killed and 963 injured after 7.4-magnitude quake

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TAIPEI, Taiwan— A 7.4-magnitude earthquake, followed by several strong aftershocks, struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning, killing nine people and injuring at least 963, according to Taiwan’s fire department. The earthquake, which damaged buildings and caused landslides, was the largest to hit Taiwan in 25 years and was also felt in parts of China.

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The earthquake hit about 15 miles south of Hualien county just before 8 a.m. local time. Taiwan recorded 76 aftershocks in less than five hours, according to the Central Weather Administration.
The fire department said rescuers were working to reach nearly 150 people who were trapped, some in quarries and a highway tunnel. Others were trapped by damage to buildings and roads.
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said “the tsunami threat has now largely passed,” though it added that national authorities may still issue additional alerts.
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The earthquake hit about 15 miles south of Hualien county just before 8 a.m. local time. Taiwan recorded 76 aftershocks in less than five hours, according to the Central Weather Administration.
The fire department said rescuers were working to reach nearly 150 people who were trapped, some in quarries and a highway tunnel. Others were trapped by damage to buildings and roads.
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said “the tsunami threat has now largely passed,” though it added that national authorities may still issue additional alerts.
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