Earthquake in Japan, Taiwan Live Updates: PM Modi extends condolences to Taiwan quake victims
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Earthquake in Japan, Taiwan Live Updates: PM Modi extends condolences to Taiwan quake victims A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, causing widespread devastation and claiming at least four lives. The earthquake, which occurred at 1:41 p.m. local time, also injured over 50 people and left several buildings damaged. According to reports, the earthquake was felt in Shanghai and several provinces along China’s southeastern coast, as well as in southern Japan. Taiwan, situated along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is prone to seismic activity due to its location on the convergence of several tectonic plates. In response to the disaster, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Taiwan and offered assistance to the affected areas. The Taiwanese government has mobilized rescue teams to search for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. Among the ...