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M4.6 Earthquake near tai nan shi (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 11:52:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near tai nan shi (Taiwan) on March 3, 2026 at 11:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

ID
9dd25e08de943709f6c616171a6b5421d672c6bb
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 11:52:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
tai nan shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
23.22000, 120.48000
Temperature
18.7°C

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
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 243 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
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  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 494 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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