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M3.5 Depth: 68.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 15:21:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near tai wan (Taiwan) on April 7, 2026 at 15:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
68.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 15:21:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
tai wan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.89980, 121.38810

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.9 km
Shallow
68.9 km
68.9 km — deeper than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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