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M4.5 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 09:11:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on September 4, 2026 at 09:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

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Details

ID
17181f532b6dcd4fa3e9809b11562729743622f2
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 09:11:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Taiwan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.65000, 121.57000
Temperature
28.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Philippine Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Yangtze · about 121 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 281 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
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    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 403 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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