At least four people were confirmed dead and 57 others were injured after an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday morning.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter is located about 18km (11 miles) south of Taiwan's Hualien city.
Multiple buildings have partially collapsed in Hualien and are shown leaning at precarious angles. Seismology officials said it is Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years.
In the capital Taipei, videos show buildings shaking violently, sending objects flying from shelves and toppling furniture.
(Photos: Xinhua)
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