M3.2 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 36.1 km SW of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-07 11:49:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 7, 2026 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 36.1 km SW of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

8.4 km

UTC time

2026-06-07 11:49:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

24.45000, 121.58000

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.4 km

8.4 km — shallower than 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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