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M4.7 Depth: 20.2 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Chenggong (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 16:58:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Chenggong (Taiwan) on July 30, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Taiwan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
20.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 16:58:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Chenggong
County
Taitung County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.10000, 121.36000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.2 km
Shallow
20.2 km
20.2 km — shallower than the regional average (26.5 km)
Regional average: 26.5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Philippine Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Yangtze · about 102 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 232 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
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  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 456 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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