M3.5 Depth: 11.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Chiayi (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 02:37:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 02:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Chiayi (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

11.5 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 02:37:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

Chiayi

Village

Beishewei

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.48000, 120.43000

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.5 km

11.5 km — shallower than 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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