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M4.7 Depth: 32.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-10-18 02:04:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Taiwan. With a focal depth of about 32 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 02:04:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
24.22000, 121.99000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 115 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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