At least nine people have died and 821 have been injured in an earthquake that erupted in Taiwan, Taiwanese broadcaster Sanlih reported on Wednesday, citing fire services.
Earlier in the day, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan has become the strongest to hit the island in 25 years, Wu Chien-fu, the director of the Central Weather Administration’s Seismology Center, said. He added that a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan has become the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.»This earthquake became the strongest in 25 years after the shake of September 21 (1999). A 7.3-magnitude earthquake took place then,» Wu was quoted by media.The island usually experiences two to four quakes a year, usually of magnitude 6-7, but rarely higher, the official added.
