Powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan, triggers tsunami warning

A powerful earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday afternoon, killing at least one person, toppling at least one building and causing shaking that was felt across the island. Take a look at the extent of damages caused by the powerful quake: 

Powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan, triggers tsunami warning

One person died after an earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Taiwan on September 18. Credit: AFP Photo

The quake was centered in Taiwan's Taitung County, Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau said. Credit: AFP Photo

Its epicenter was shallow, at about 6 miles below Earth’s surface, the US Geological Survey reported, meaning a greater possibility of damage than a deeper earthquake.

Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for some of the country’s southern islands lying east of Taiwan. The advisory was later lifted, with no reports of significant tsunami damage. Credit: AFP Photo

A train carriage was turned over by a fallen rain shed in a railway station in Hualien, but all passengers were safe. Credit: AFP Photo

Some bridges were damaged, and water and electrical supply was cut to some places. Credit: AFP Photo

Emergency crews rescued four people who were trapped in a building that collapsed in Yuli. Credit: AFP Photo

Rescue workers operate cranes to clear debries after a building collapsed in Yuli Township, Hualien county, eastern Taiwan, following the earthquake. Credit: AFP Photo

A broken road following a strong earthquake in Taiwan. Credit: AFP Photo

An aerial view of the collapsed Kaoliao bridge in eastern Taiwan's Hualien. Credit: AFP Photo