M4.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 19:55:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN (Taiwan) on August 18, 2025 at 19:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-18 19:55:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.15000, 121.90000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 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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