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M3.8 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 10:08:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 10:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near TAIWAN (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 10:08:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
guo xing xiang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.09000, 120.89000
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 138 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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