A Taiwanese TV reporter was left screaming in terror as a powerful earthquake struck during her live broadcast, capturing the shocking moment on camera.
The journalist, reporting for SET News, was mid-sentence when the 7.4 magnitude quake hit Taiwan's east coast, causing violent shaking visible in the background. "Oh my God!" she shrieked as the camera wobbled uncontrollably, showing ceiling lights swinging wildly.
This dramatic footage comes as Taiwan experiences its strongest earthquake in 25 years, with buildings collapsing and tsunami warnings issued across the region. The tremor was so powerful it was felt in neighboring China and even caused evacuations in Japan's Okinawa prefecture.
Meteorological officials confirmed the quake's epicenter was just 18km south of Hualien City, striking at a depth of 34.8km. Terrifying videos from across Taiwan show buildings swaying dangerously, with some structures completely destroyed by the force of the tremors.
Local authorities have reported multiple casualties and injuries, with rescue operations underway in the hardest-hit areas. The earthquake has also triggered landslides in mountainous regions, cutting off vital transport links.
This developing story serves as a stark reminder of the sudden and unpredictable nature of seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire region. Experts warn aftershocks could continue for days, potentially reaching magnitudes of 6.5 or higher.
