A magnitude 6 earthquake struck near Chiayi County, Taiwan, at 12:17 am local time, causing significant structural impacts. Rescue operations were successful in Tainan, where six people, including a one-month-old baby, were saved from a collapsed building. Additionally, rescue teams assisted individuals trapped in elevators. The Zhuwei Bridge on a provincial highway was visibly damaged. Despite the destruction, authorities have reported no fatalities and are actively assessing the situation while residents begin cleanup and minor repairs from the earthquake's aftermath.
The quake hit at 12:17 am local time, 38 kilometres southeast of Chiayi County Hall, at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration.
In Tainan, six individuals, including a one-month-old baby, were rescued from a collapsed house. Rescue teams also freed three individuals trapped in elevators.
Authorities continue to assess the situation as residents clean up and repair minor to moderate damage.
The Zhuwei Bridge on a provincial highway sustained visible damage, though no fatalities have been reported.
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