More than 87 thousand households were left without electricity due to the strong earthquake on the island of Taiwan. This was reported by RIA News.
It was reported that the accident occurred due to a power outage and a broken feeder. According to energy company Taipower, the system is currently in a stable state.
Wu Jianfu, formerly head of the island’s Central Meteorological Administration statedIt was stated that the earthquake in Taiwan was the strongest earthquake since September 21, 1999. It was recorded that a 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Jiji city of Taiwan 25 years ago. More than 11 thousand people were injured at that time.
Also Taiwan Armed Forces active participation in rescue operations following a powerful earthquake on the island. According to the ministry’s statement, the second operational region sent its soldiers to provide assistance in emergency situations. The ministry also announced the establishment of an intervention center that will monitor the situation in real time and dispatch armed forces to guarantee the safety of citizens’ lives and property.
tsunami before reached the beach Japanese islands Ishigaki and Yonaguni.