M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 23:52:14 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Taiwan on Oct 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan) · 2025-10-07 23:52:14 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on October 7, 2025 at 23:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-07 23:52:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

gfz

Coordinates

23.94000, 121.62000

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)

Regional average: 24.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Hualien City4.4 kmN99'458

Nantou City97.2 kmW105'682

Taichung97.8 kmW2'850'285

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Volcanoes nearby

Kueishantao

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 138 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Iraya

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
Babuyan Claro

Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

M4.52025-10-08 03:33:51 UTC68.4 kmTaiwan Region M4.42025-10-08 03:33:52 UTC71.6 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.52025-10-12 15:12:39 UTC29.3 kmTAIWAN M3.82025-10-14 10:08:29 UTC76.0 kmTAIWAN M3.62025-10-14 10:08:29 UTC76.0 kmTaiwan M5.12025-10-18 02:04:10 UTC94.9 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Taipei (Monde) M5.12025-10-18 02:04:14 UTC48.8 kmTaiwan M5.02025-10-18 02:04:14 UTC59.8 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.72025-10-18 02:04:14 UTC48.8 kmTaiwan M4.32025-10-23 06:35:48 UTC86.7 kmTAIWAN M4.22025-10-23 12:28:06 UTC85.7 kmTAIWAN M4.22025-10-23 12:28:07 UTC81.4 km11 km NE of Lugu, Taiwan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#22

Earlier events M≥4105

Earlier events M≥526

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.72025-01-20 16:17:27 UTC140.6 km12 km N of Yujing, Taiwan M6.02025-01-20 16:17:26 UTC138.3 km10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M5.92025-06-11 11:00:28 UTC67.8 km71 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M5.92025-06-11 11:00:28 UTC62.4 kmTAIWAN M5.92025-06-11 11:00:27 UTC70.9 kmTaiwan

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Stats (last 24h)

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