The earthquake in Taiwan has killed four people
According to the official determination of the China Earthquake Network: at 7:58 on April 3, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in the sea area of Hualien County, Taiwan (23.81 degrees north latitude, 121.74 degrees east longitude), with an epicenter depth of 12 kilometers.
According to Taiwan's "China Times News Network," according to the statistics of the fire department, four deaths and 97 injuries have been caused in Taiwan, two of which were the death of a driver who was stoned to death by a rockfall on the Daqingshui Cliff; among them, the casualties on the Dekaren Trail were the most serious, because the local area is a well-known scenic spot, and the number of tourists in the morning is large, and it is known that 3 people have died, more than 40 people have been injured, and more than 100 people have been evacuated from the scene.
A building in downtown Hualien leaned during the earthquake. Many houses in Hualien have collapsed, including a breakfast shop that has completely collapsed. Some trapped people escaped through windows.
- Taiwan earthquake experts said that the earthquake was equivalent to the power of the explosion of 32 atomic bombs.
- The earthquake affected power facilities, and at one point 308,000 households on the island were without power.
- As of 9:30 a.m., according to the Taiwan Meteorological Department, a total of 23 felt earthquakes occurred.
- Taiwan's meteorological department said that this is the largest earthquake in 25 years after the "921 earthquake", and there may be another magnitude 7 earthquake in the next three days.
- The earthquake has already triggered a local tsunami around the epicenter, and the tsunami has had a certain impact on the eastern part of Taiwan.
- Hualien County, near the epicenter, has suspended classes and a 10-story building is tilting and crumbling.
- A large-scale landslide occurred on the side of the Suhua Highway, and the Suhua Daqingshui Tunnel collapsed and was interrupted due to the road.
- Falling rocks smashed railroad tracks, bridges were broken, and railways and highways were all blocked, and Taiwan media pointed out that Hualien had become a "lonely city".
- The special search teams of the fire departments of various counties and cities, including the special search team of the Taiwan "Fire Department", rushed to Hualien to stand by for rescue.
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Affected by earthquakes
There are adjustments to railway lines in many places
After the earthquake, China Railway Nanchang Bureau Group Co., Ltd. launched a first-level response to emergency response, in accordance with the emergency rescue plan, blocked some railway lines in Fujian Province and Jiangxi, detained and stopped the passenger and freight trains running at the first time, and adopted a variety of ways to conduct safety inspections on railway lines, bridges, tunnels and signal equipment, etc., and closely prevent secondary disasters. Some passenger trains in the Southern Railway Tube have been delayed to varying degrees.
Affected by the earthquake, some railway lines of Guangzhou Railway were adjusted. The railway department has arranged for the temporary blockade of the Shelong Line, Zhanglong Line, Meishan Line, Hangzhou-Shenzhen Line east of Shanwei, and east of Shanwei of the Ningbo-Guangzhou High-speed Railway (Shanshan High-speed Railway), and some trains of the Shanghai-Kunming High-speed Railway have adjusted their operating sections. Some passenger trains passing through the above lines will be delayed to varying degrees.
The Ningbo Railway Depot of Shanghai Railway Bureau released a news that the railway department quickly launched an emergency plan, urgently blocked the Hangzhou-Shenzhen Line and the Hangzhou-Taiwan Line, comprehensively inspected the driving equipment, and investigated potential safety hazards. Affected by this, some trains will be delayed to varying degrees.
The railway department reminds passengers to grasp the operation of the train in a timely manner and arrange the itinerary reasonably through the 12306 railway customer service platform and station broadcasts, large screens, announcements, etc.
Some trains in Fujian will be delayed
According to @ Southern Railway Fuzhou Train Depot, as of 8:50 on April 3, G242, D6409, D6567, D3319, Z126, G5151, G5065, D681 and other trains passing through the Fuzhou Train Depot were delayed.
According to @Xiamen Railway Station, as of 9:04 on April 3, D2376, D6522, G648, D3270, D3218, G1676 and other trains passing through Xiamen Station and Xiamen North Station were delayed.
According to @ South Railway Zhangzhou Train Depot, as of 8:52 on April 3, D3234, D2411, D3333, G3041, G242 and other trains passing through the Zhangzhou Train Depot were delayed.
Xiamen Station Train Suspension Information:
As of 10 a.m. on April 3, due to the impact of the earthquake:
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen will open G5110 to suspend operation.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai G5115 was suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen C5208 will be suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai C5209 was suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai D9195 will be suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai D6592 will be suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai D6219 will be suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen will open D6212 to suspend operation.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai D6295 will be suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen will open D6338 to suspend operation.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen will open G5112 times and suspend operations.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai G5117 was suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen Beikai G5156 will be suspended.
On April 3, 2024, Xiamen will open D6318 to suspend operation.
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Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council:
The mainland is willing to provide disaster relief assistance
According to @Kantaihai news, on April 3, a strong earthquake occurred in Taiwan. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the relevant departments of the mainland are highly concerned and express sincere condolences to the Taiwan compatriots affected by the disaster, and will pay close attention to the disaster situation and the follow-up situation, and are willing to provide disaster relief assistance.
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Taiwan Earthquake
308,000 households were without power
According to @Kantaihai news, affected by the earthquake, 308,000 households in Taiwan have suffered from power outages, and according to Taiwan's "United Daily News", nearly 90,000 households are still without power.
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Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan
Remind our compatriots in Japan to take precautions against the tsunami
According to the Chinese Embassy in Japan, on April 3, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the main island of Okinawa, Miyako Island and other areas. The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan reminds Chinese citizens in relevant areas to pay close attention to meteorological warnings and disaster prevention information, follow the disaster prevention reminders, take emergency shelters, stay away from the sea, and ensure personal safety. In particular, if you feel an earthquake near the coast, evacuate to a high place immediately. Be aware that tsunamis may strike repeatedly, and do not approach the coast to pick up things or observe the situation.
In case of emergency, please call the Japanese emergency number and contact the embassy or consulate in Japan for assistance.
Sources: China News Network, Global Network, Beijing News, @看台海, Fujian Daily, Xiamen Railway Station, CCTV News, Jiemian News, etc
Edited by Tingting Hong