M3.5 Depth: 24.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 52.0 km NNE of Taitung County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 10:44:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 52.0 km NNE of Taitung County Hall (Taiwan) on May 27, 2026 at 10:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

24.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-27 10:44:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.16000, 121.41000

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Depth profile

Shallow

24.6 km

24.6 km — close to the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 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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