In Dramatic Visuals, Taiwan Earthquake Turns Swimming Pool Water Into Massive Wave

Amid the ongoing visuals surfacing on the internet showing buildings shaking, bridges swaying and people running for shelter, a terrifying video from Taiwan is circulating on social media in which a man can be seen trapped in a swimming pool as a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country’s east coast on Wednesday.

In the clip going viral, a man can be seen caught up in the pool amid the heavy waves caused by the earthquake. Despite the terrifying situation, the man seemed quite composed and remained in water. According to British broadcaster BBC, the incident occurred at a hotel’s rooftop pool in Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei.

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Soon after the video was widely circulated, several social media users started sharing their worries over the ongoing situation in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines.

Reacting on the video, one user said, “That’s insane.” Another wrote, “That dude must be traumatised.” Several users even hailed the man for remaining calm in the deadly situation.

Meanwhile, in another video shared on social media, a rooftop swimming pool’s water was seen falling like a waterfall from another building.

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Taiwan Hit by Strongest Quake in 25 Years

In what is termed to be the strongest shake to the island in decades, Taiwan was hit by an earthquake of magnitude-7.5 on Wednesday raising concerns all over the globe. At least nine people were killed and thousands were injured by a powerful earthquake that damaged dozens of buildings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed anguish at the loss of lives in Taiwan, conveying India’s solidarity with the “resilient” people of the country.

Taking to X, he wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to earthquakes in Taiwan today. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured. We stand in solidarity with the resilient people of Taiwan as they endure the aftermath and recover from it.”

Notably, dozens of people were believed to be safe but unreachable in areas cut off by massive landslides triggered by the quake — many in tunnels that cut through the mountains that bisect the island from north to south.