Powerful earthquake destroys buildings in Taiwan

A number of buildings were destroyed as a result of a powerful earthquake in the city of Hualien in Taiwan

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A number of buildings were destroyed as a result of a powerful earthquake in the city of Hualien in Taiwan.

According to TVBS, the magnitude of the tremors was 7.2. Additional emergency services have been sent to the city to help the victims.

It was previously reported that in connection with the earthquake in Taiwan, there was a threat of a tsunami for the regions of Japan.