M3.1 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 19.3 km SE of Yunlin County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 17:03:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 19.3 km SE of Yunlin County Hall (Taiwan) on June 3, 2026 at 17:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

8.4 km

UTC time

2026-06-03 17:03:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.59000, 120.67000

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.4 km

8.4 km — shallower than the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 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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