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M3.3 Depth: 8.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Tainan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 09:06:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Tainan (Taiwan) on August 3, 2026 at 09:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Taiwan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 09:06:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Tainan
Village
jia ba
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.17000, 120.48000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (26.5 km)
Regional average: 26.5 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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  • Didicas
    Distance: 489 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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