Biggest earthquake in 25 years, electricity and internet shut down; Lights burn in lakhs of houses

taipei: Today is once again recorded in history for Taiwan. Exactly 25 years ago, there was a massive earthquake in the country, which caused huge damage to the country. A major earthquake occurred in Taiwan this Wednesday morning. The intensity of this earthquake has been measured at 7.4 on the Richter scale.

• Many videos related to the earthquake have surfaced, in which it can be seen that the buildings there are leaning downwards, from this it can be estimated how strong the tremors of this earthquake can be. There is also a possibility of people being buried under the fallen buildings. Along with this, Japan has also issued a warning for its coasts. Know how much damage has been caused so far in this tremendous earthquake. Read 10 big things about Taiwan earthquake…

• • Many buildings have collapsed due to the strong earthquake in Taiwan. Apart from this, many buildings tilted downwards. People are trapped under the debris of many collapsed buildings. Damage was reported in Hualien city on Taiwan's east coast, near the epicenter. Due to this earthquake, a tsunami alert has been issued in the Philippines and Japan.

• • Taiwan's fire department said on Wednesday that four people have died so far. Also, more than 50 people have been injured.

• • After this strong earthquake, train service has been suspended on this island with a population of 23 million or more than 2 crores. Along with this, metro service in Taipei has also been suspended. It is being told that the newly constructed above ground metro line in Taipei has been partially demolished.

• • Information about this earthquake that occurred in the morning has been issued to all the schools through mass media and mobile phones. All schools and government offices have been instructed to cancel work and classes.

• • Japan's meteorological agency said a tsunami wave measuring 30 centimeters (about 1 foot) was detected off the coast of Yonaguni Island about 15 minutes after the quake struck. Small tides were measured in Ishigaki and Miyako Islands.

• • Taiwan is located near the 'Ring of Fire' of the Pacific Ocean. For this reason earthquakes always occur in this area.

• • The Japan Self-Defense Forces have dispatched planes to gather information about the tsunami's impact around the Okinawa area and are also preparing to evacuate people if necessary.

• • China has not issued any tsunami warnings for mainland China. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii or the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam.

• It is considered to be the most powerful earthquake in 25 years. Earlier in 1999, there was an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude in Taiwan, in which thousands of people died.