Update: The death toll from the earthquake is now at 12. The foreign ministry said the missing Canadian was contacted and reported safe.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The death toll from Wednesday’s (April 3) massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake has risen to 10, according to Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operation Center.

Additionally, 1,106 people were reported injured, and 671 were still trapped, as of Friday (April 5) at 11:50 a.m. There were also 18 missing persons, including one Canadian and two Australians.

Rescue teams evacuated seven people from Taroko Gorge National Park on Thursday (April 4). More than 40 people are believed to be trapped in the area. 

Though the earthquake was the largest Taiwan has seen in 25 years, the nation’s resilience is evident due to its experience in quake preparation and response. Taiwan constantly revises quake resistance standards for new and existing buildings and offers subsidies to residents who volunteer to check their buildings’ quake resistance, per AP. 

The nation is also promoting more earthquake drills at schools and workplaces, while ensuring the public regularly receives quake alerts and safety measures.

Immediately after the earthquake struck, Taiwan activated its Central Emergency Operation Center. President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) was briefed on the situation by multiple government agencies.