Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 21.1 km
- Source
- ISC
guo xing xiang
Country overviewTaiwan
M3.6 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on October 14, 2025 at 10:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
75610d166a797994e157e2211c5cf86aa3ece611
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 10:08:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
guo xing xiang
Source
isc
Coordinates
24.09000,
120.89000
Temperature
22.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.1 km
21.1 km — close to the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base33.5 kmStraight-line distance
Taiwan · RMQ · RCMQ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Taiwan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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