Japan's One OK Rock Taipei Concert Causes Quake-Like Shaking

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Taipei authorities are considering stricter regulations for large-scale events after earthquake-like tremors were reported near the Taipei Dome during concerts by Japanese band One OK Rock. Residents said the shaking, estimated at around magnitude 2, was stronger than during performances by Taiwanese pop star A-Mei in 2024. Neighborhood chiefs have petitioned the city government for clearer rules. The Taipei Sports Bureau has also urged the venue to ask organizers to encourage clapping instead of jumping.

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00:00Taipei authorities are mulling stricter event regulations after a rock concert in the city

00:05center caused earthquake-like tremors.

00:07Magnitude 2 quake level shaking was reported by people living near Taipei Dome, where Japanese

00:13band One Ok Rock played back-to-back concerts over the weekend.

00:17Residents said the shaking was worse than when local star Amei played there in 2024.

00:23Local neighborhood chiefs have asked the city government to set clearer regulations.

00:26The Taipei Sports Bureau has told the venue to ask organizers to encourage clapping instead

00:31of jumping.

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