Taiwan Earthquake Response
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing a massive explosion at a shopping mall and prompting concern from Taiwan's Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai, who offered assistance. Taiwanese tourists described terrifying experiences, with one praising Muji staff's response, while some Chinese netizens reacted with cruel comments. Separately, two shallow earthquakes struck China's Qinghai province.
Massive explosion at Kumamoto shopping mall after major earthquake
- A large explosion occurred at the AEON shopping mall in Kumamoto, Japan, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. - The blast caused severe damage and collapse to the building, with smoke and a gas-like smell reported. - Customers and staff had evacuated due to the earlier earthquake, but concerns remain about potential trapped individuals.
Kumamoto 7.1 Earthquake: Chen Chi-mai Expresses Concern, Wishes Kumamoto Friends Well
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, prompting Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai to express concern and offer assistance. - Chen conveyed the sympathy of Kaohsiung citizens to Kumamoto Pref…
Taiwanese Tourist Recounts 'Terrifying' Experience During Kumamoto Earthquake, Praises Muji Staff's Response
- A Taiwanese tourist described the chaos inside a department store during a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan. - The tourist praised the well-trained staff at a Muji store for their calm an…
Cruel Japanese Earthquake: Chinese Netizens Cheer for Disaster, Hope for More
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. - Chinese netizens reacted with cruel comments online, expressing hopes that people would not be safe and wi…
Two shallow earthquakes strike China's Qinghai province; tremors felt in distant cities
- Two shallow earthquakes, measuring magnitude 5.7 and 5.8, struck western China's Qinghai province on Tuesday morning. - The tremors occurred close to each other in the Xinghai County area, with epic…