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M4.7 Depth: 9.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near TAIWAN REGION (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 23:56:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 14, 2025 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near TAIWAN REGION (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 23:56:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.82730, 122.12760
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 70 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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