Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 30.6 km
- Source
- CWA
48.3 km S of Hualien County Hall
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M3.7 Earthquake near 48.3 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 48.3 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan) on November 7, 2026 at 21:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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 event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.
Details
ID
0a5daf95e18dddbdbbff51ee17a9e4fe8e508d53
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2026-11-07 21:07:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.56000,
121.55000
Temperature
20.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.6 km
30.6 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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