Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years


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Open this photo in gallery: This photo taken by Taiwan's Central News Agency on April 3, 2024 shows a damaged building in Hualien, after a major earthquake hit Taiwan.-/Getty Images Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years left at least seven people dead and hundreds injured when it rocked the island Wednesday, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings around the region. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit off the coast of eastern Hualien County, where the worst effects were felt. As of Wednesday afternoon local time, rescuers were still searching for dozens of people trapped in collapsed and damaged buildings, with at least...