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M4.5 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 08:37:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Taiwan (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

ID
bfc0d0c93c8133ea9fb11105136389640d27f877
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 08:37:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
tai nan shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
23.19000, 120.63000
Temperature
29.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 486 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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