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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near TAIWAN STRAIT

UTC time: 2025-09-19 22:56:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 19, 2025 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near TAIWAN STRAIT. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 22:56:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.44470, 119.33390
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 238 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan

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