Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 12.4 km
- Source
- CWA
Nan'ao
Country overviewTaiwan
M3.8 Earthquake near Nan'ao (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On July 7, 2026 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Nan'ao (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 12 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
ID
93b14bd5b397035fbdcec87091eb493e5fdbc239
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 04:47:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.39000,
121.80000
Depth profile
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 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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Kueishantao
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Tatun Volcanic Group
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