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7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, damaging buildings and infrastructure

A partially collapsed building is seen in Hualien, eastern Taiwan on April 3, 2024. An earthquake rocked the island, collapsing buildings in a southern city and creating a tsunami that hit southern Japanese islands. [Via VOA]

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook Taiwan early Wednesday, causing massive power outages and the partial collapse of several buildings in eastern Taiwan. At least seven people died and more than 700 were injured.

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