M4.0 Depth: 21.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 11:00:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near tai wan (Taiwan) on February 16, 2026 at 11:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

21.6 km

UTC time

2026-02-16 11:00:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

tai wan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.27000, 120.47000

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.6 km

21.6 km — close to the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 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

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Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Kueishantao

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Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Iraya

Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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