A magnitude-6.4 earthquake has struck near the coast of Taiwan, leaving some people trapped inside collapsed buildings, according to reports.
The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 13 miles north-east of Hualien, on the island’s east coast.
Several buildings in Hualien are tilting or have caved in, according to the Central News Agency.
A spokesman for Taiwan’s government said search teams from other areas are headed for Hualien.
The preliminary information suggests the quake was about six miles deep.
