An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Taiwan last night. 

So far, the quake has claimed several lives and dozens of others are reported to be seriously injured. 

As footage emerges of the devastation caused, emergency services are still scrambling to help those trapped in the rubble. 

Watch the amazing moment two toddlers were rescued from a collapsed building, courtesy of the Telegraph. 

Powerful drone footage has also captured the devastation of a collapsed building in the Taiwanese city of Tainan as workers continue to pull survivors from the wreckage. 

A local also captured this terrifying footage.