OCD sympathizes with Taiwan quake victims
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) yesterday expressed sympathies and offered prayers for the victims of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan, leaving at least 27 people injured.
OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno said the earthquake triggered landslides and caused massive destruction.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was located 12 kilometers north of Yujing district in southern Taiwan.
“Our sincerest sympathies are with the earthquake victims in Taiwan. We offer our prayers as they recover from the damage and distress caused by this disaster,” Nepomuceno said.
Rescue operations saved several people, including a child trapped in a collapsed house in Nanxi district, and two others who were stuck in an elevator.
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration reported over 50 aftershocks.
“We hope that you will be able to rebuild your lives soon,” Nepomuceno said.
In April 2024, a 7.4-magnitude temblor hit Taiwan, killing 17 people and damaging buildings in eastern Hualien County.
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