During the Italian night, the terrible news arrived 7.4 magnitude earthquake registered to Taiwan, the strongest in the last 25 years. There could be earthquake-related risks is will affect the GP weekend of Japan?
The strongest earthquake in the last 25 years
The US geophysical institute USGS has reported a first earthquake of magnitude 7.4 in Taiwan, a 155 kilometers south of the capital Taipei. Following the most violent earthquake, another 58 aftershocks were recorded, nine of which measured between magnitude 5 and 6.
Il balance of the natural catastrophe amounts to approx 7 confirmed dead and 711 injured following the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in the last 25 years. According to the media they are still there many people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, while 90 thousand inhabitants they found themselves without electric energy.
Earthquake in Taiwan: possible risk for the Japanese GP?
Fumio Kishida, Japanese Prime Minister said he was deeply sorry for what happened to its overseas neighbor, Taiwan. The Japan, which this weekend will host the GP in Suzuka, seems to be safe from possible consequences and risks due to earthquakes.
As also reported Albert Fabregas on his Twitter profile, there is no type of weather warning at Suzuka. Ecosystem's staff is Spanish journalist he further stated that the Tsunami alert remains only for the Okinawa area, while other areas on the Japanese coast are not at risk.