Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 65.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
tai wan
Country overviewTaiwan
M4.2 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On February 16, 2026 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near tai wan (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
41c54040cf5e8d818de2bbbf1726c80aac6a9aad
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
65.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 18:23:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
tai wan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.64370,
122.06640
Temperature
18.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
65 km
65 km — deeper than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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