10:07 a.m. ET, April 3, 2024
29 aftershocks above 4.0 magnitude have occurred near epicenter since earthquake, US Geological Survey says
From CNN's Sara Tonks
There have been 29 aftershocks greater than a magnitude of 4.0 near the epicenter of the earthquake in east Taiwan so far, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
- One was above 6.0
- 13 have been at or above 5.0
- 14 have been above 4.0.
Forecast during recovery efforts: Tonight's forecast in Hualien City, near the epicenter, calls for increasing cloud coverage. Thursday is looking at mostly cloudy skies with afternoon showers and rain Thursday night and Friday during the day.
Rainfall totals should be relatively light for Taiwan, with models calling for under 25 mm (less than 1 inch) by Friday evening local time.