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M4.5 Depth: 62.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 35 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 16:45:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 35 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan (Taiwan) on December 27, 2025 at 16:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
62.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 16:45:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.59680, 122.06140
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.8 km
Shallow
62.8 km
62.8 km — deeper 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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    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
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    Distance: 83 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
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    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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