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M4.3 Depth: 20.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Xiulin (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 15:47:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Xiulin (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 21 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Taiwan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 15:47:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Xiulin
County
Hualien County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.88000, 121.45000
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 km — shallower than the regional average (26.6 km)
Regional average: 26.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 145 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
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    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
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    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines

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