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M3.6 Earthquake near 35.9 km S of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 08:22:41 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 35.9 km S of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan) on June 8, 2026 at 08:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.

Details

ID
59b7d8c47bebeae7455157be0961154721daa021
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 08:22:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.41000, 121.81000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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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