Story highlights 173 people reported missingThe quake was centered in the East China Sea about 21 kilometers to the north of Hualien(CNN) At least two people are dead and 219 injured -- including tourists -- after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck just off the east coast of Taiwan late Tuesday, local police said. The quake was centered in the East China Sea about 21 kilometers north-northeast of Hualien City. Light shaking was felt in the capital of Taipei, about 120 kilometers north of Hualien City, according to reports sent to the US Geological Survey. Rescue workers are searching for any survivors trapped inside the building. About 400 rescue workers scrambled to locate people, and a crane was brought in to help, footage from CNN affiliate SET TV showed.

Source: CNN February 06, 2018 17:11 UTC