M3.1 Depth: 18.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 16.7 km WSW of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 13:07:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 16.7 km WSW of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan) on May 23, 2026 at 13:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

18.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-23 13:07:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.93000, 121.47000

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Depth profile

Shallow

18.3 km

18.3 km — shallower than the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 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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