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M4.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 11 km SSW of Yujing, Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-01-24 11:18:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2025 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 11 km SSW of Yujing, Taiwan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-24 11:18:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.03120, 120.42550

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 265 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 477 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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