A tsunami warning has been issued by the US authorities after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan, with preliminary reviews of shaking felt in Taipei.

The tremors from the highly effective quake might be felt throughout Taiwan, the nation’s climate bureau stated.

The earthquake hit Taiwan lower than 24 hours after a 6.4 magnitude tremor rocked the southeastern metropolis of Taitung at round 9.41pm on Saturday.

Sharing the primary visuals of injury from the earthquake, Taiwanese broadcasters stated a low-rise two-story residential constructing collapsed and no less than one prepare carriage was derailed at a station on the east coast.

It was unclear if there have been any casualties.

Different movies shared on social media confirmed chandeliers and chairs shifting violently.

Nonetheless, The Unbiased couldn’t instantly confirm the video.

One other video from the aftermath of the catastrophe confirmed a white cloud of smoke filling the road from the collapsed constructing. Wires traces and two-wheelers fell on the bottom on the street as individuals panicked ran and screamed.

The Japan Meteorological Company has additionally issued an alert for a tsunami as excessive as 1 metre (3ft) which may threaten a number of southern Japanese islands.

The federal company stated tsunami waves may hit Yonaguni island, Japan’s westernmost island about 110 km (70 miles) east of Taiwan, at round 4.10pm native time (8.10am BST), and subsequently influence three close by islands.

Alerts have additionally been issued for the Miyakojima and Yaeyama areas of Okinawa Prefecture.

Officers have urged residents residing close to the coast shoreline to keep away from these areas. These islands are about 2,000km (1,200 miles) southwest of Tokyo.

The island nation’s climate company projected that the earthquake was at 6.8 magnitude on the richter scale.