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M3.8 Depth: 24.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Zhongliao Township (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 21:09:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Zhongliao Township (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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. Taiwan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
24.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 21:09:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Zhongliao Township
County
Nantou County
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.87000, 120.78000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.4 km
Shallow
24.4 km
24.4 km — close to the regional average (26.5 km)
Regional average: 26.5 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: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 165 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines

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