An earthquake of 7.4 magnitude today caused devastation in Taiwan.

the quake hit at 7:58 a.m. local time 18 kilometers south of Hualien city and at a depth of 34.8 kilometres

The epicentre of this earthquake was Hualien city of Taiwan.

More than 26 buildings collapsed

More than 91000 people have no electricity in their homes.

According to reports, more than 25 people have lost their lives and more than 100 people have been injured in the earthquake.

More than 50 aftershocks have been recorded in Taipei city after the earthquake.

Many people's houses were destroyed