Taiwan's earthquake monitoring agency gave the magnitude as 7.2 while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.5. Television showed buildings in Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien shaken off their foundations.
Earthquake in Japan: The local authorities said that the powerful earthquake, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, injured at least 330 people. More than 30,000 households were left without electricity in the Ishikawa region and over 89,000 homes there and two other neighbouring areas had no water., World News, Times Now
Japan earthquake death count: The death count in Japan has now risen to 57 following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that rattled the nation on Monday, NHK World reported, citing officials from Ishikawa prefecture.
Japan Earthquake: Several rail services and flights have also been suspended. As per the transport ministry, four expressways, two high-speed rail services, 34 local train lines and 16 ferry lines were halted, while 38 flights have been cancelled since the earthquake struck the country. , World News, Times Now
Japan Earthquake Live updates: A day after Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake of 7.6 magnitude, the country lifted alltsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day.