Most powerful earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan
HUALIEN, TAIWAN – A devastating earthquake, the most powerful to hit Taiwan in the last quarter-century, resulted in the entrapment of numerous individuals in highway tunnels on Wednesday. The 7.4 magnitude quake, which originated 11 miles south of Hualien city, claimed at least nine lives and left over 900 injured. The quake, which was followed by several strong aftershocks, was felt across the island, including in the capital, Taipei. The National Fire Agency (NFA) of …