M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Shuishang Township (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 21:30:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Shuishang Township (Taiwan) on June 24, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-24 21:30:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

Shuishang Township

County

Chiayi County

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.43000, 120.44000

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Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)

Regional average: 24.6 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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