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M3.1 Depth: 9.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Shoufeng (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 22:51:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Shoufeng (Taiwan) on August 18, 2026 at 22:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Taiwan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 22:51:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Shoufeng
County
Hualien County
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.90000, 121.60000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 km — shallower than the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 142 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
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    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines

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