M4.6 Depth: 71.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 13:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near tai wan (Taiwan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

71.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 13:31:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

tai wan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.71160, 122.05520

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

71.7 km

71.7 km — deeper than the regional average (24.7 km)

Regional average: 24.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Kueishantao

Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 72 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Iraya

Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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