Taiwan Earthquake | Buildings Shake And Collapse | Many Feared Dead | Japan On Tsunami Alert | N18V

A strong earthquake hit Taiwan’s east shortly before 8 am local time, prompting tsunami warnings. At least one person is suspected to have been crushed to death by falling rocks in the mountainous, sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien where the epicentre was, and more than 50 people have been injured. Nearly 26 buildings have collapsed, more than half in Hualien, with about 20 people trapped and rescue work ongoing. The earthquake that hit Taiwan’s east was the strongest in 25 years. Tsunami waves as high as three metres are expected immediately for remote Japanese islands in the region, including Miyakojima island. Evacuation orders have been issued for an imminent tsunami. #taiwan #taiwanearthquake #taipei #japan #tsunami #news18 #englishnews