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M3.8 Depth: 16.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 10.9 km WNW of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 21:45:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 21:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 10.9 km WNW of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M3.8
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 21:45:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.02000, 121.52000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 km
16.5 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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