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M4.3 Depth: 30.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 07:02:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on August 25, 2026 at 07:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA. Taiwan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 07:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
22.64000, 121.57000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.7 km
Shallow
30.7 km
30.7 km — close to the regional average (26.5 km)
Regional average: 26.5 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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