M3.5 Depth: 10.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 53.3 km NNE of Kaohsiung City Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 15:53:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 27, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 53.3 km NNE of Kaohsiung City Hall (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-27 15:53:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.03000, 120.58000

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 km — shallower than 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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