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M4.8 Earthquake near NORTHEAST OF TAIWAN

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

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Magnitude

M4.8

Depth: 184.7 km
Source: EMSC

NORTHEAST OF TAIWAN

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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

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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

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Kueishantao

Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Io-Torishima

Distance: 356 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 378 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Yokoatejima

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

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