Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.5 km
- Source
- CWA
53.3 km NNE of Kaohsiung City Hall
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M3.5 Earthquake near 53.3 km NNE of Kaohsiung City Hall (Taiwan)
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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
ID
bec57e2f8763dc527242c819185f3829e62d260d
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 15:53:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.03000,
120.58000
Depth profile
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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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