China News Service, September 18th. At 14:44 on the 18th, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred in Hualien County, Taiwan, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.
According to Taiwanese media reports, the Taiwan Meteorological Department released the No. 111 significant felt earthquake report, and said that the shaking intensity of this earthquake seems to be stronger than last night.
In addition, a building collapsed in Yuli Town, Hualien.
A 7-11 building in Yuli Township, Hualien collapsed, and police said casualties were unknown.
Image source: Taiwan "Central News Agency" (provided by Yuli Police)
The Taiwan Meteorological Department issued an alert at the same time, covering Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Hualien County, and Taitung County.
The Taiwan Meteorological Department said that the epicenter of the earthquake was Chishang, and the shaking seemed stronger and longer than last night, and people rushed to the streets and open spaces to avoid.
Many people gathered on the street and said, "I can't stand it anymore."
It is reported that a building collapsed in Yuli Town, Hualien. At present, the police are dispatching personnel to rescue and confirm whether anyone is trapped in it.