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M4.8 Depth: 23.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 8.1 km NNE of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 21:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 8.1 km NNE of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
23.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 21:23:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.06000, 121.65000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.7 km
Shallow
23.7 km
23.7 km — close to the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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