M4.7 Depth: 23.2 km

M4.7 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 01:26:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 01:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near TAIWAN (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

23.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 01:26:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

23.96950, 121.75900

Temperature

29.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

23.2 km

23.2 km — close to the regional average (24.6 km)

Regional average: 24.6 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

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