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M4.6 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)

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

ID
2c94883d3d531e72a292b4e8e9fadf4b3d529108
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.7 km
Intermediate
71.7 km
71.7 km — deeper than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Felt reports

12felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jan 12, 2026, 1:43 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 72 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries

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