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M3.8 Depth: 15.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Xiulin (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 19:31:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Xiulin (Taiwan) on July 21, 2026 at 19:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 19:31:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Xiulin
County
Hualien County
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.84000, 121.43000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — shallower than the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines

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