At least four people died after an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest to hit the country in 25 years.
The Taiwanese government said the four deaths were reported in Hualien county, the earthquake's epicentre, while more than 50 others were also injured, Reuters news agency reported.
The government also said at least 26 buildings have collapsed in Taiwan as a result of the massive earthquake, with more than half of those located in the county.
Meanwhile, operations are underway to rescue about 20 people trapped in debris of collapsed structures.
Meanwhile, operations are underway to rescue about 20 people trapped in debris of collapsed structures.
Meanwhile, train services were also suspended across Taiwan and in the capital Taipei, there were reports of tiles falling from buildings.
The Associated Press reported that the national legislature, a converted school built before World War II, also had damage to walls and ceilings. More than 91,000 households were also without electricity, according to Taiwan's Central Emergency Command Centre.
The earthquake also triggered a landslide, the footage of which has gone viral on social media.