Taiwan Earthquake Situation Report #1
Highlights:
· On April 2nd, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on the eastern coast of Taiwan. This initial earthquake was followed by a magnitude 6.5 aftershock 13 minutes later:
o The USGS reported that the estimated area exposed to liquefaction is listed as significant.
o The Japanese government reports that as of April 3rd, the tsunami advisory for the Okinawa Main Island Region has been lifted.
o The highest tsunami wave height in Taiwan was recorded at one meter in Hualien.
o A landslide has been reported in Hualien.
· As of April 3rd, Taiwan reported the following impacts:
o There are currently nine fatalities and 934 people were injured.
o At least 28 buildings have been damaged.
o Currently, at least 176 rescue personnel have been deployed.
· The Pacific Disaster Center has estimated the likely impacts and needs for the population of Taiwan and Japan:
o At least 18.8 million people (376,000 vulnerable people) have been exposed.
o The earthquake has impacted 339 hospitals and 429 schools.
o The total capital exposed is estimated to be at least $1.29 Trillion.
o The initial breakdown of the needs of the affected population is:
ü 789 million calories per day
ü 1.12 million liters of water per day
Sources:
· Taiwan | Earthquakes and tsunami – DG ECHO Daily Map | 03/04/2024
· USGS, M 7.4 - 18 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan
· U.S. Tsunami Warning Website
· Taiwan Red Cross Twitter Page
· Pacific Disaster Center Twitter Page
· Japanese Government Disaster Prevention Cabinet Office Twitter Page
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