Dozens of houses collapsed! M7.2 earthquake shook Taiwan and affected Japan and China

Natural disaster 18 September 2022. Dozens of houses collapsed! M7.2 earthquake shook Taiwan and affected Japan and China A strong earthquake of 7.2 magnitudes struck Taiwan on Sunday at around 12:14 PM IST, US Geological Survey confirmed. According to the agency, the epicentre of the quake was reported to be 85 km east of Yujing district in Taiwan. The strong earthquake followed a series of aftershocks that hit the self-governing island off China’s east coast. Some local media also reported the collapse of a two-story residential building near the epicentre. US Geological Survey said, Following the incident, the Taiwan Railway Administration temporarily halted trains connecting Hualien and Taitung. Along with this, high-speed rail services were also cancelled. Naturals hazards in 2021 have become more frequent. We do not know what awaits us in 2021. How global warming and climate change will affect our Earth. Watch the most current news about natural disasters on our channel.