The bodies were found under the rubble of a 17-storey residential building in Tainan in the south of the island among the dead – girl who was 10 days. Rescuers using dogs and special equipment trying to find those who remain under the rubble.
A number of other buildings in the city of two million were injured and are unsuitable for further stay. Some houses in particular tilted dangerously after the quake.
An earthquake measuring 64 happened early in the morning on Saturday February 6 at 04 : 00 local time (23:00 MSK Friday). Its epicenter was 43 kilometers south-east of Tainan. Fireplace adjusted the US Geological Survey at the depth of 23 kilometers.
In total according to the fire department the city of 115 victims were hospitalized. In the rescue operation mobilized 810 soldiers.
The Chinese government has expressed its willingness to assist Taiwan if necessary.
[rushincrash.com]
6/2/16
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