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M3.8 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Taiwan Region

UTC time: 2026-03-26 06:31:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Taiwan Region. 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 06:31:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.25000, 122.52000
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 142 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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