Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 31.8 km
- Source
- USGS
86 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan
M3.9 Earthquake near 86 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan
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About this earthquake
On March 23, 2025 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near 86 km SSE of Hualien City, 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
af0a85cb11a02ef6cffc5b9dca2d0e9a646e8a00
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
31.8 km
UTC time
2025-03-23 18:38:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.29750,
122.01370
Depth profile
Shallow
31.8 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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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