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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 36 km SW of Yilan, Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-01-06 10:45:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 36 km SW of Yilan, Taiwan on January 6, 2025 at 10:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-06 10:45:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.49280, 121.53100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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