Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Taiwan
- 8 years ago
A powerful earthquake hit southern Taiwan overnight, toppling buildings and killing several people in Tainan city.
This footage shows rescue teams working to save people trapped following the collapse of a 17-storey building, after the quake struck just before 8pm GMT.
According to reports, at least three people died in the incident, including a baby.
The Central Weather Bureau said five aftershocks hit Tainan, all of 3.8 magnitude or more.
More than 300 people may have been injured in the quake, according to reports.
This footage shows rescue teams working to save people trapped following the collapse of a 17-storey building, after the quake struck just before 8pm GMT.
According to reports, at least three people died in the incident, including a baby.
The Central Weather Bureau said five aftershocks hit Tainan, all of 3.8 magnitude or more.
More than 300 people may have been injured in the quake, according to reports.