M3.6 Depth: 14.3 km

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

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

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

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

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.3 km

14.3 km — shallower than the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 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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