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M4.5 Depth: 18.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Tainan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 02:14:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Tainan (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Taiwan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 02:14:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Tainan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.18820, 120.53560
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 km — shallower than 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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2

Tectonic context

Located on the Philippine Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Yangtze · about 18 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Tatun Volcanic Group
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  • Iraya
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
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  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 489 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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