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M4.4 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 08:45:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on September 3, 2026 at 08:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.

Details

ID
5b6f1d12a656505fea045e26d2ed0da95e0777ef
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 08:45:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
22.72000, 121.28000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 275 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
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  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 416 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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