Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 31.6 km
- Source
- CWA
50.4 km S of Hualien County Hall
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M3.7 Earthquake near 50.4 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2026 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 50.4 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
a74cbf10084b8f71808bee8e2f790bef653a3fe6
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
31.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-11 21:30:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.54000,
121.55000
Temperature
20.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31.6 km
31.6 km — deeper than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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