M4.7 Depth: 56.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 13:31:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near tai wan (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

56.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 13:31:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

tai wan

Source

gfz

Coordinates

24.66000, 121.94000

Temperature

19.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

56 km

56 km — deeper than the regional average (24.7 km)

Regional average: 24.7 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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