Earthquake 6.4 SR destroyed taiwan, tuesday (2/16/2018) evening local time. The shock was felt at 23.50 with an epicenter about 20 kilometers southeast of taiwan.
Photos in social media were shown roads and buildings that were damaged. partially damaged.
The SAR team rescued people trapped in partially-collapsed hotels, but attempts were plagued by aftershocks.
Officials say two people are confirmed dead, nearly 200 others injured in Hualian.
A statement issued by the Presidential Office said that the president had asked the relevant ministers to deal with the effects of the quake immediately and help the victims as quickly as possible.
Taiwan is near a meeting of two tectonic plates and is periodically hit by an earthquake.