The largest earthquake in Taiwan since the 921 earthquake, the epicenter was located off the coast of Hualien County with a Richter magnitude of 7.2. This earthquake caused serious damage in the Hualien area, with many buildings collapsing or tilting, triggering national attention and international assistance.
Hualien Offshore Earthquake (0403 Major Earthquake) (Magnitude 7.2)
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