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M4.2 Depth: 27.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 38.5 km SSE of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 17:56:54 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
27.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 17:56:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.42000, 121.93000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.9 km
Shallow
27.9 km
27.9 km — close to 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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