Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 8.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
tai nan shi
Country overviewTaiwan
M4.5 Earthquake near tai nan shi (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On March 3, 2026 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near tai nan shi (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 8 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
90e61593d3229ce34a1db63fe1038816a2e5270a
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 15:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
tai nan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.22000,
120.47000
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower than 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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