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M4.8 Depth: 184.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NORTHEAST OF TAIWAN

UTC time: 2025-12-19 04:35:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near NORTHEAST OF TAIWAN. At around 185 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
184.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 04:35:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.23230, 125.14220
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184.7 km
Intermediate
184.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 356 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
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    Distance: 378 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
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    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan

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