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M5.6 Depth: 32.9 km

M5.6 Earthquake near Taiwan Region

UTC time: 2025-12-24 09:47:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 09:47 UTC, a magnitude M5.6 earthquake occurred near Taiwan Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
32.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 09:47:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
22.82688, 121.28574

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.9 km
Shallow
32.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Taitung16.3 kmSW103'260
Kaohsiung City102.4 kmW2'737'660

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 263 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 428 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM4.7
M4.32025-12-24 19:41:12 UTC11.2 km81 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.62025-12-24 19:41:12 UTC22.6 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.22025-12-24 20:40:30 UTC21.9 kmTAIWAN REGION M3.92026-01-07 02:23:28 UTC37.2 kmtai ma li xiang M4.32026-01-15 23:53:40 UTC52.4 kmbei nan xiang M4.52026-01-16 08:49:00 UTC125.6 km56 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan M4.52026-01-16 08:49:00 UTC130.6 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.72026-01-16 08:49:01 UTC130.2 kmTaiwan Region M4.12026-01-18 23:48:27 UTC69.9 kmgao xiong shi

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M6.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.310.0 km8.5 km
USPM5.632.9 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#11
Earlier events M≥4131
Earlier events M≥538
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.72025-01-20 16:17:27 UTC94.5 km12 km N of Yujing, Taiwan M6.02025-12-24 09:47:09 UTC23.2 kmTaiwan region [Sea: Taiwan] M6.02025-12-24 09:47:07 UTC14.1 kmTAIWAN REGION M6.02025-12-24 09:47:06 UTC8.5 km2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake M6.02025-01-20 16:17:26 UTC85.5 km10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
667
Country (24h)
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