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M4.8 Depth: 131.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Taiwan Region

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:34:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Taiwan Region. At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
131.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:34:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.91000, 122.99000
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131 km
Intermediate
131 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 148 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan

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