Tsunami warning issued by US authorities after powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan

A TSUNAMI warning has been issued after a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan. The strong tremors caused train carriages to derail and a building to collapse as rescue workers attempt to free those trapped. @celialovealex/TwitterA collapsed building following the earthquake in Taiwan[/caption] Tremors could be felt across Taiwan, the country’s weather bureau said – with the epicentre in the city of Taitung. It came just hours after another 6.4 magnitude quake on Saturday evening struck the same area. Taiwan media said a low-rise building housing a convenience store collapsed and rescue work had begun to free those inside. The Taiwan Railways Administration said three carriages came off the rails at Dongli station in eastern Taiwan after part of the platform canopy collapsed. More world news SCHOOL HORROR Tragedy as 19 schoolkids die in horror crash after lorry smashes into minibus 'UNPRECEDENTED' STORM Japan braces for 'violent' SUPER typhoon with ferocious 170mph winds Around 20 passengers aboard had to be evacuated. The US Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning in Taiwan following the tremor. It said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 300 km of the epicentre along the coasts of Taiwan. Japan’s weather agency issued a warning for tsunami waves of 1 metre for part of Okinawa prefecture following the earthquake. Most read in The Sun 'VIP TREATMENT' Holly & Phil face fan backlash after skipping queue to see Queen's coffin GOLDEN BOY Dan Walker defends David Beckham after troll accuses him of 'publicity stunt' MAIL FAIL Note left by mum of an autistic son on a stranger's car totally divides opinion FAMILY AFFAIRS I share my husband with my mum & sister - it's good when I'm not in the mood TOP ME UP Warning for prepayment meter customers over £400 energy bill rebate ROYAL GLARE Mike Tindall was told off for breaking silence during the Queen's procession Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes. More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, while a 7.3 magnitude quake killed more than 2,000 people in 1999.