Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 9.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
tai nan shi
Country overviewTaiwan
M4.3 Earthquake near tai nan shi (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near tai nan shi (Taiwan) on February 24, 2026 at 17:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
c5299fdecd9badfcf64525facd713b835bde4c40
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 17:23:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
tai nan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.09000,
120.51000
Temperature
20.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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