2 killed, over 100 injured, 5 buildings collapsed in Taiwan as 6.4 quake strikes
RT | Feb 6, 2018
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Rescure workers search the damaged Marshal Hotel in Hualien, eastern Taiwan, early February 7, 2018, after a strong earthquake struck the island © PAUL YANG

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan, causing a hotel and several other buildings to collapse. At least two people were killed and more than 100 others injured.

“Two people were unfortunately killed, and 114 have suffered light or severe injuries,” Taiwan’s Premier William Lai told an emergency government meeting.

The epicenter of the quake was reportedly just 1km deep, some 22km east-northeast of Hualien, the US Geological Service (USGS) reported.

At least five buildings collapsed, China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported. Images posted online appear to show the first floor of the Marshal Hotel in Hualien severely damaged, with parts of the building crumbling onto the sidewalk.