M3.9 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 25.1 km NNE of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 14:45:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near 25.1 km NNE of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-04 14:45:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

24.21000, 121.69000

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Depth profile

Shallow

29 km

29 km — close to the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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