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M3.6 Depth: 6.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Nan'ao (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 16:10:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Nan'ao (Taiwan) on August 18, 2026 at 16:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Taiwan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 16:10:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Nan'ao
County
Yilan County
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.34000, 121.76000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (26.5 km)
Regional average: 26.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 95 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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