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M4.0 Depth: 22.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 01:01:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Taiwan (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 22 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 Taiwan CWA. Taiwan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 01:01:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
21.81000, 120.78000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.1 km
Shallow
22.1 km
22.1 km — close to the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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

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