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M3.0 Depth: 79.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 11:22:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on July 15, 2025 at 11:22 UTC. At around 79 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
79.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 11:22:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
xin bei shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.87000, 121.69000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79 km
Intermediate
79 km
79 km — deeper than the regional average (26.4 km)
Regional average: 26.4 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

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 37 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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