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M4.6 Depth: 180.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Northeast of Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-12-19 04:35:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Northeast of Taiwan on December 19, 2025 at 04:35 UTC. At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
180.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 04:35:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
26.16000, 125.07000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180 km
Intermediate
180 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 366 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 369 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan

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