Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years

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The earthquake in Hualien County in Taiwan has become the strongest on the island in the past 25 years. This was reported by the head of the Central Meteorological Administration of the island, Fu Cheng-hao.

Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years
"Today's earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 has become the most powerful since September 21, 1999. Tremors were felt throughout Taiwan, including in its central and northern parts," he said.

On September 21, 1999, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 was recorded in the city of Jiji. As a result of the natural disaster, 2,400 people died, and another 11,300 were injured.

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