No tsunami danger to B.C. after earthquake in Taiwan, officials say
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This article was published 02/04/2024 (615 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
There appears to be no tsunami threat to the Pacific coastal areas of North America following a strong earthquake in Taiwan.
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami is expected in B.C., Alaska, California, Oregon or Washington state.
Buildings were damaged in Taiwan after a quake hit during the morning rush Wednesday, with a small tsunami reaching southern Japanese islands.
A couple walk along Whiffin Spit Park near a tsunami hazard zone warning sign in Sooke, B.C., on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. There appears to be no tsunami threat to the Pacific coastal areas of North America following a strong earthquake in Taiwan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
No damage or injuries were reported in Japan, though residents in the Okinawa region were urged to stay on safe ground until tsunami advisories were lifted.
Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2 while the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 7.4.
There was no immediate word on casualties.
— with files from The Associated Press
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 2, 2024.
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