The United States Geological Survey calculated the earthquake's magnitude at 5.9, and Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported a 6.4 magnitude.

Hsu said water and electricity supplies were in the process of being restored. Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency said the quake was 7.2 magnitude while the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 7.4.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off ...