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M4.2 Depth: 71.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near TAIWAN REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-08 19:26:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN REGION on May 8, 2026 at 19:26 UTC. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
71.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 19:26:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.64000, 122.01000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71 km
Intermediate
71 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

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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