Because Taiwan is placed near the intersection point of two tectonic plates, earthquakes frequently strike the island.
Digital Desk: After a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck an area near the Taiwan coast, Japan issued a Tsunami warning. More than one earthquake has shaken Taiwan, and people have started posting videos of the tremor.
Due to the recent quake, which had its epicenter in Taitung province, a train derailed and several structures were destroyed. Hundreds of people have also been stranded in the hilly terrain due to road damage.
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake was reported to have occurred on Sunday off the southeast coast of Taiwan by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Japan has issued a tsunami warning as a result of the powerful earthquake. The earthquake's magnitude was downgraded by the USGS from 7.2 to 6.9.
The earthquake, which occurred at 2:44 pm at a depth of 10 kilometres and around 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of Taitung, was reported by Reuters.
According to the Central News Agency, there was at least one structure collapse in the village of Yuli .
Since a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the same region on Saturday, there have been several tremors.
But Sunday's earthquake was significantly more powerful.
Remote islands close to Taiwan have received a tsunami warning from Japan's Meteorological Agency.
Around 4 pm (0700 GMT), waves up to one metre high were forecast to reach.
It took some time before high waves were visible in live TV footage from the damaged islands.
According to the China Earthquake Network Centre, coastal regions like Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Shanghai could feel the vibrations.
Because Taiwan is located close to the meeting point of two tectonic plates, earthquakes frequently strike the island.
The island is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region of extremely active earthquakes that crosses Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
A 7.6-magnitude jolt in September 1999, which killed over 2,400 people, was Taiwan's deadliest earthquake ever.
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