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M4.4 Depth: 40.2 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 19:54:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Taiwan (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 40 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Taiwan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
40.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 19:54:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Taiwan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.88000, 120.71000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.2 km
Shallow
40.2 km
40.2 km — deeper than the regional average (26.9 km)
Regional average: 26.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Philippine Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Yangtze · about 21 km away

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