Tonight at around 9pm we had to put the movie we were watching on hold and go stand in a doorway. The apartment was shaking so bad, and it did it for so long, we weren’t sure if it would remain standing. It was pretty scary. the AP said:
A large earthquake struck Taiwan on Saturday, rattling buildings in the capital of Taipei.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.4-magnitude quake was centered off the eastern coast of Taiwan, about 16 miles (25 kilometers) from Hualien. It struck at a depth of 28 miles (45 kilometers). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not immediately issue any warning.
Local TV reports said four minor casualties were reported in the capital. The reports said Taipei’s subways and the island’s high speed railroad were suspended.
There was some damage to property in a community near the quake’s epicenter.
Earthquakes frequently rattle Taiwan but most are minor and cause little or no damage.
USGS says 6.4, Taiwan says 6.8, whatever it was at the epicenter, it was strong in our apartment!
Glad yall are safe.
One question: how can you have “four minor casualties”?
Good eye. When I read that I almost started laughing. This is from the Associated Press! Granted it was rushed out just minutes after the event but still . . . no excuse for a major news outlet.
Gives a whole new meaning to “a lot o’ shakin’ goin’ on”? Scary indeed.