M4.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 18:00:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2025 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Taiwan (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-23 18:00:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

feng bin xiang

Source

gfz

Coordinates

23.72000, 121.54000

Temperature

22.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)

Regional average: 24.7 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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