On the morning of this Wednesday, April 3, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake shook the coasts of Taiwan. Preliminary reports outlined a dozen deaths, thousands of people affected by the collapse of infrastructure, interruption of electrical service, as well as transportation and communications.

This earthquake is the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years, according to some analysts. Images on Taiwanese television showed the collapse of buildings in Hualien, near the epicenter of the earthquake.

According to information from the United States Geological Survey, the telluric event occurred at a depth of about 35 kilometers above the surface.

Given the magnitude of the earthquake, Japan and the Philippines issued a tsunami alert and evacuated coastal areas due to the possibility of waves up to three meters high.

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The World Bank estimated the damage caused by the earthquakes that devastated southeastern Turkey earlier this month at about $34 billion. However, the institution warns that the real cost of reconstruction could double that figure.

The World Bank report notes that damage to residential buildings accounts for more than half of the estimated costs and that around 1.25 million people were temporarily homeless due to the quake. In addition, the institution warns that the replicas could further increase the cost estimates.

The World Bank has already announced an initial aid package of $1.78 billion to assist rescue and reconstruction efforts in the affected area.

The quakes, with magnitudes 7.7 and 7.6, caused more than 44,000 deaths in Turkey and nearly 6,000 in Syria, which was also hit by the quakes. The natural disaster has had a significant impact on the local economy, so the authorities are working hard to recover the area and provide support to the victims and affected communities.

The extent of the damage and loss of life is a major concern for the international community, which has come together to support the region and help people recover from the tragedy. The World Bank is committed to providing the assistance necessary for the region to recover as quickly as possible.

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The humanitarian crisis caused by the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria has awakened the desire of thousands of people around the world to collaborate. Digital criminals are on the prowl to seize the funds.

According to authorities in Spain, those sending aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria are currently facing criminals posing as charity staff to steal the aid money.

According to the source Bitdefender Atispam Lab, donors receive the fraudulent message with the following text: “We are launching support to the people of Turkey and Syria who have been severely affected by the ongoing earthquake, this has displaced many families and children, leaving them homeless. The Wladimir Foundation has taken it upon itself to provide first-hand assistance on the ground to help as many people as possible. We urge you to make a donation to the victims.”

It is a fake charity, which also accepts transfers through cryptographic wallets. Other scams target platforms such as PayPal, with deceptive links for fundraising.

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