M4.6 Depth: 7.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 17:01:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near tai wan (Taiwan) on January 17, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 17:01:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

tai wan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.33000, 121.82000

Temperature

19.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)

Regional average: 24.7 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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