A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, with government officials confirming a series of buildings have collapsed.
The initial earthquake was then followed by two aftershock tremors.
Local media has reported that a number of buildings have collapsed, including a residential block – although there are no casualties yet known.
Tainan City Government official Liu Shih-chung confirmed the fire brigade services are now en route to the site.
The quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.7, was centered southeast of Tainan.
Images of the impact are now appearing online, showing buildings in several states of collapse following the disaster:
#earthquake #Taiwan pic.twitter.com/ypvKoImypg
— Rafael Elliot (@rairizarry) February 5, 2016
Earthquake we just had in Taiwan is no joke. Hope all are safe in Tainan: https://t.co/TFE89Udjpe pic.twitter.com/dez5XZNhL4
— Holly (@taispy) February 5, 2016
UPDATE [05.02-21:56] #Pingtung #Taiwan FORTE #TERREMOTO (20:57) M 6.4 -17 km pic.twitter.com/yQjxeerYIM
— Emergenza24 (@Emergenza24) February 5, 2016
Some early photos coming out of #Taiwan after the M6.4 #earthquake. Woah… @sogetsuchang pic.twitter.com/Gl4MvLKNMW
— Steve Bowen (@SteveBowenWx) February 5, 2016
A building in Tainan after the #earthquake. Strong 6.7 earthquake hits southern #Taiwan. pic.twitter.com/VFZLSJDOVY
— Perfect Foundation (@PerfectFdn) February 5, 2016
