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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near bu li zhen (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 00:46:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near bu li zhen (Taiwan) on May 17, 2026 at 00:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Taiwan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 00:46:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
bu li zhen
County
nan tou xian
Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.02220, 120.95390
Temperature
23.8°C

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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
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

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 142 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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