M4.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 15:12:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near TAIWAN (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 15:12:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.17000, 121.76000

Temperature

28.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 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

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