M4.7 Depth: 93.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Toucheng Township (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 12:36:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Toucheng Township (Taiwan) on July 26, 2026 at 12:36 UTC. At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

93.8 km

UTC time

2026-07-26 12:36:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

Toucheng Township

County

Yilan County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

24.88520, 121.85080

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

93.8 km

93.8 km — deeper than the regional average (27 km)

Regional average: 27 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

21 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the Yangtze Plate.

Near the boundary Yangtze ↔ Okinawa · about 10 km away

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