A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, causing significant disruptions across the island and triggering a tsunami that affected southern Japanese islands. The quake, occurring early Wednesday, led to the collapse of buildings in Hualien, close to the epicenter, and trapped some individuals. In Taipei, damage to buildings and power outages were reported, with transportation services temporarily halted. This was Taiwan's strongest quake in 25 years, with effects felt as far as Kinmen Island. Meanwhile, Japan issued tsunami warnings for Okinawa, advising evacuations, as waves reached up to three meters. The Philippines also warned coastal residents. Despite the regional impact, no tsunami threat was posed to Hawaii or North America's west coast. This event marks a significant seismic activity in Taiwan since a 7.6 magnitude quake in 1999 resulted in extensive damage and loss of life.
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