Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Taiwan Region
M3.8 Earthquake near Taiwan Region
Map
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
ID
5571c1aeaeaa9c85e525712a3eb80c33ab23986a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 06:31:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.25000,
122.52000
Temperature
22.6°C
Depth profile
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
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Kueishantao
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Tatun Volcanic Group
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Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
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Iraya
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
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