Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 27.2 km
- Source
- USGS
78 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan
M4.2 Earthquake near 78 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2025 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 78 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
1476e8e61f6e132a756cebf36caab56a45189b38
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2025-02-28 05:02:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.29190,
121.41960
Depth profile
Shallow
27.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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