Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 27.9 km
- Source
- CWA
38.5 km SSE of Yilan County Hall
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M4.2 Earthquake near 38.5 km SSE of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 38.5 km SSE of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan) on May 30, 2026 at 17:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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 Taiwan CWA.
Details
ID
664be954cb3432f3bf6d429f3bab8352b23948e8
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
27.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 17:56:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.42000,
121.93000
Depth profile
Shallow
27.9 km
27.9 km — close to the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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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