Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 42.3 km
- Source
- CWA
Taiwan
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M4.0 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On August 10, 2026 at 17:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Taiwan (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.
Details
ID
12107ca9521c9507493bba3c7c3d0a66170d49ca
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
42.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 17:56:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.25000,
121.59000
Depth profile
Shallow
42.3 km
42.3 km — deeper than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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