Historical Events tagged with "pingtung"
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Massive earthquake hits southern Taiwan
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southern Taiwan, causing significant destruction and resulting in the death of 117 people. The earthquake, which had its epicenter near Pingtung County, was felt widely across the island, leading to collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure. Rescue operations were immediately launched, with emergency services working around the clock to locate survivors trapped under the rubble from various structures, including residential apartments and hotels. This earthquake was one of the most powerful to hit Taiwan in recent years, raising concerns about building safety in seismic zones.
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