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M4.9 Depth: 24.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 82 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

UTC time: 2026-05-20 12:25:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 12:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 82 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan. With a focal depth of about 25 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
24.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 12:25:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.24390, 121.44650
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.6 km
Shallow
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: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 215 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 470 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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