A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Taiwan at midnight, sending shockwaves across the island. The earthquake rattled buildings, triggered widespread alarms, and left many residents in fear.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the quake hit early Tuesday or 1600 GMT Monday.

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damage.