M4.6 Depth: 30.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near TAIWAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-08-24 12:55:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN REGION on August 24, 2025 at 12:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 12:55:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.10880, 121.95020
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.7 km
Shallow
30.7 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: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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