47 aftershocks jolt Taiwan after 6.5-magnitude quake

TAIWAN: As of Sunday morning, 47 tremors have jolted Taiwan subsequent to a 6.5-magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern county of Taitung, said the island’s meteorological agency. The tremors led to some mishaps such as wall collapse, power failure, water pipes bursts, and celling collapse, among others.

The affected railway sections have resumed normal operation. No casualties or severe disasters have been reported so far, the Xinhua news agency reported. – XINHUA