Earthquake in Taiwan

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       What We Know About the Earthquake in Taiwan

       The quake set off aftershocks and damaged dozens of buildings, killing nine people and leaving many injured or trapped.

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       A collapsed brick wall in a house after the earthquake in Taipei.Credit...Taiwan’s Central News Agency, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

       By John Yoon

       April 3, 2024Updated 6:49 a.m. ET

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       A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan during the morning commute on Wednesday was the strongest quake to hit the island in 25 years.

       It initially triggered forecasts of tsunami waves in China, Japan and the Philippines, but those warnings were later canceled. There were more than 100 aftershocks and more were expected over the next three to four days.

       Here’s what we know about the earthquake and its aftermath.

       Map: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

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       John Yoon is a Times reporter based in Seoul who covers breaking and trending news. More about John Yoon

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