China News Service, Hangzhou, April 3 (Wang Yifei) On the morning of April 3, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters of Hualien County, Taiwan, and was clearly felt in many places in Zhejiang. After the earthquake, the Zhejiang Provincial Seismological Bureau announced that based on the results of the emergency earthquake situation consultation that day, the earthquake is unlikely to have an impact on the recent earthquake situation in Zhejiang Province.
China Seismological Network released official measurement information. Photo courtesy of China Seismological Network
The Zhejiang Provincial Seismological Bureau stated that due to the law of seismic wave propagation, deep soft soil in coastal areas, super high-rise buildings, and the high concentration of extra-large bridges and long-span space structures, Zhejiang is vulnerable to earthquakes and teleseismic waves in surrounding areas, especially in Taiwan, where earthquakes occur all year round. impact on Zhejiang. The earthquake caused earthquakes to be felt in Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Huzhou, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Taizhou, Zhoushan, Lishui, Quzhou and other places in Zhejiang, and had widespread impacts on Fujian, Guangdong and the Yangtze River Delta region.
According to reports, after the earthquake, many high-rise residents reported that the building was shaking, chandeliers and other hanging objects were shaking, and people felt dizzy. Many people also called to report relevant situations or make inquiries, and the Zhejiang Provincial Seismological Bureau has responded appropriately. The bureau stated that there are currently no reports of damage to buildings or indoor property caused by the earthquake, and the social situation is generally stable.
After the earthquake on the 3rd, the Zhejiang Provincial Seismological Bureau quickly launched an emergency response to felt earthquakes. At 8:45, it participated in the video dispatch organized by the China Earthquake Administration and conducted joint consultations with the China Seismological Network Center. The working groups of the Zhejiang Provincial Earthquake Administration urgently carried out emergency response work, immediately reported earthquake information to relevant units such as the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, Zhejiang Provincial Department of Emergency Management, and contacted the earthquake departments of cities and counties in Zhejiang Province to learn about the earthquake situation as soon as possible. In order to reduce the impact of earthquakes, we carry out public opinion monitoring and response and publish earthquake emergency science popularization works to reduce social panic. According to the results of the emergency earthquake situation consultation, the earthquake is unlikely to have an impact on the recent earthquake situation in Zhejiang Province. (over)