Japan issued a tsunami warning in Okinawa, advising locals to keep away from the beach.
A massive 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Sunday, causing trains to derail and sparking tsunami warnings in southern Japan.
The US Geological Survey first recorded the quake at 7.2 magnitudes before lowering it to 6.9 and declaring the tsunami threat over.
According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau, the 6.8 magnitude quake hit near Taitung city on the country’s southern coast and had a relatively shallow depth of 4 miles.
Aftershocks were felt throughout the island, including Taipei, almost 200 miles distant. According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau, over 100 earthquakes have been registered in the last 24 hours.
According to images from the site, a low-rise structure containing a convenience store near the epicentre fell, according to Taiwanese media. According to Taiwanese media, rescue attempts were begun.
According to Taiwanese Railway officials, three carriages were derailed in the nearby county of Hualien after a platform canopy fell. It was reported that twenty individuals onboard were evacuated.
Tremors were also reported in the surrounding area, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning for the prefecture of Okinawa. Officials warned that waves might exceed 3 feet in height and that inhabitants should avoid the coastline.
According to the city’s observatory, the tremor was also felt in Hong Kong.
On Saturday, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook Taitung.
Taiwan is located at the meeting point of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. A quake in southern Taiwan killed more than 100 people in 2016, while a 7.3 magnitude quake in 1999 killed over 2,000 people.
