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Taiwan 6.4 earthquake hits city of Tainan, casualties unclear Earthquake topples buildings in Taiwan city of Tainan
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A 6.4 magnitude struck southern Taiwan in the early hours of Saturday morning causing at least two buildings to collapse. An earthquake has toppled a number of buildings in the south Taiwanese city of Tainan, with rescue teams trying to reach people trapped in rubble.
Rescuers are working in the city of Tainan and it is unclear whether there are any casualties. There were no immediate reports of casualties after the magnitude 6.4 quake struck close to the city early on Saturday, local time.
The city government is reported to have set up an emergency team. Tainan is home to nearly two million people. Reports suggest at least four buildings have come down, including a high-rise apartment building.
The quake was shallow, so its effects would have been amplified, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and often sees tremors.
One of the buildings that collapsed was a residential complex, while those inside were sleeping, Taiwan's Liberty Times reported. The quake was shallow, meaning its effects would have been amplified, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Television pictures from Tainan, a city of two million people, show rescue workers frantically trying to reach people trapped in collapsed buildings, using ladders to climb over piles of rubble.
Pictures on social media show an eight-storey block in the process of collapsing.
There are also reports of power outages.There are also reports of power outages.
Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is often rattled by earthquakes. Saturday's quake was felt in the capital Taipei 300 km (200 miles) away and there have since been several aftershocks.
A 7.6 magnitude quake in central Taiwan in 1999 killed more than 2,300 people.A 7.6 magnitude quake in central Taiwan in 1999 killed more than 2,300 people.
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