M6.6 Depth: 69.4 km

M6.6 Earthquake near TAIWAN REGION (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.6 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN REGION (Taiwan) on December 27, 2025 at 15:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M6.6

Depth

69.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.70310, 122.07310

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69.4 km

69.4 km — deeper 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Yilan32.9 kmW94'188

Xizhi District58.0 kmNW204'619

Taipei67.5 kmNW7'871'900

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Volcanoes nearby

Kueishantao

Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 74 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Iraya

Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM6.4

M6.42025-12-27 15:05:59 UTC21.6 kmTaiwan region [Sea: Taiwan] M4.52025-12-27 16:45:43 UTC11.9 km35 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan M4.42026-01-03 19:52:50 UTC30.1 kmTAIWAN M4.22026-01-03 19:52:51 UTC31.6 kmTaiwan M4.72026-01-11 23:50:51 UTC124.5 km27 km ESE of Yonakuni, Japan M4.62026-01-12 13:31:49 UTC2.0 kmtai wan M4.62026-01-12 13:31:50 UTC7.3 kmtai wan M4.72026-01-12 13:31:50 UTC14.3 kmtai wan M4.32026-01-16 03:09:32 UTC32.6 kmtai wan M4.52026-01-16 08:49:00 UTC111.7 km56 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan M4.52026-01-16 08:49:00 UTC106.1 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.72026-01-16 08:49:01 UTC101.7 kmTaiwan Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥4206

Earlier events M≥559

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.72025-01-20 16:17:27 UTC230.3 km12 km N of Yujing, Taiwan M6.32025-12-24 09:47:06 UTC224.0 km2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake M6.22025-12-27 15:05:49 UTC14.9 kmTaiwan Region M6.02025-12-24 09:47:09 UTC219.0 kmTaiwan region [Sea: Taiwan] M6.02025-12-24 09:47:07 UTC226.5 kmTAIWAN REGION

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