M5.0 Depth: 32.4 km

M5.0 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 11:32:50 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near TAIWAN on Dec 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan) · 2025-12-18 11:32:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN (Taiwan) on December 18, 2025 at 11:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

32.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 11:32:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.06640, 121.83160

Temperature

22.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32.4 km

32.4 km — deeper than the regional average (24.6 km)

Regional average: 24.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Xiulin21.7 kmW17'068

Sanxia District107.2 kmNW115'185

Banqiao District111.7 kmN551'221

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Volcanoes nearby

Kueishantao

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Iraya

Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM6.7

M4.42025-12-21 10:00:41 UTC72.7 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.92025-12-23 07:46:09 UTC40.0 km25 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M4.42025-12-23 07:46:09 UTC41.7 kmTaiwan M4.92025-12-23 07:46:09 UTC37.3 kmTAIWAN M4.12025-12-23 07:46:09 UTC37.3 kmTaiwan M6.02025-12-24 09:47:06 UTC149.5 km2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake M6.32025-12-24 09:47:06 UTC149.4 km2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake M5.82025-12-24 09:47:09 UTC135.8 kmTaiwan M5.52025-12-24 09:47:09 UTC140.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.5, near of Kaohsiung (Monde) M6.02025-12-24 09:47:09 UTC144.3 kmTaiwan region [Sea: Taiwan] M4.32025-12-24 19:41:12 UTC143.2 km81 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.52025-12-27 11:47:35 UTC113.5 kmTaiwan Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#28

Earlier events M≥4119

Earlier events M≥532

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-08-07 07:45:05 UTC131.3 kmTAIWAN REGION M5.92025-08-07 07:45:04 UTC133.9 km18 km N of Yonakuni, Japan M5.92025-06-11 11:00:28 UTC84.6 km71 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M5.92025-06-11 11:00:28 UTC79.0 kmTAIWAN M5.92025-06-11 11:00:27 UTC84.7 kmTaiwan

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Stats (last 24h)

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