Jammu, April 3 -- A strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Taiwan during morning rush hour today, collapsing buildings in Hualien City and generating a tsunami that reached southern Japan. While the full extent of damage is still being assessed, this natural disaster served as a reminder of Taiwan's vulnerability to seismic activity.

The quake struck just before 8 AM when streets and subways across Taiwan were packed with commuters. In Hualien City near the epicenter, a five-story residential building completely collapsed its first floor, leaving the upper floors at a frightening 45-degree angle. Emergency personnel are searching through rubble for any trapped victims. Train and subway services were immediately suspended across the count...