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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 8 km NW of Yujing, Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-01-24 22:01:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2025 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 8 km NW of Yujing, Taiwan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-24 22:01:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.16850, 120.39880

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 252 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 492 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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Country (24h)
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