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M4.5 Depth: 13.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 18 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-01-22 00:14:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 18 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan on January 22, 2025 at 00:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2025-01-22 00:14:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.24710, 120.59160

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 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: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 236 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 493 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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