6.1 quake causes Christmas Eve chaos in Taitung｜Taiwan News

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What began as a warm and joyful Christmas Eve quickly turned frightening on Wednesday, as a powerful 6.1 quake struck in Taitung. The seismic shock shook buildings and sent people running outside for safety. From shops, schools and homes to a prison facility and a columbarium. The quake caused damage across Taitung, leaving scenes of chaos, but thankfully, no reports of serious injuries.

A gift exchange on Christmas Eve was cut short when the ground started shaking, sending the group of more than 20 students screaming in fear.

At this boba shop, tea coolers fell to the ground, spilling drinks all over the floor and creating a complete mess. Staff dashed outside as items on the counters toppled over.

A man using the toilet didn’t have time to put his clothes on and rushed out, bare-butt.

Village chief
Mulivelivek
We’ve had strong shaking since the 1999 Jiji earthquake, but none as strong as this. Even people sitting outside were scared. It was really strong.

A concrete and brick wall collapsed at a field near the city. CCTV footage shows the 50m wall swaying side to side before coming crashing down. Fortunately, the rice had already been harvested.

A wall also damaged at the Yanwan Training Institute at Taitung Prison, raising concerns about a jailbreak. Authorities say staff and inmates were unharmed and nobody escaped.

Over at a sports high school in Taitung, an entire section of the ceiling came crashing down, walls cracked and water pipes burst and leaked. Though the school looked like it was bombed, nobody was injured.

Lin Te-chuan
High school secretary
We immediately evacuated the students and had them wait outside. Staff inspected the dormitories after the quake. Students living nearby could call their families to be taken home.

The quake even disturbed the dead at Chao’an Columbarium, where nine urns on the 5th floor were toppled over, scattering ashes over the floor. Fortunately the remains did not mix together.

The quake disrupted the peace and quiet on Christmas Eve, but thankfully, there were no major disasters.

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