M4.0 Depth: 5.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Meishan Township (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 14:44:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Meishan Township (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2026-07-15 14:44:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

Meishan Township

County

Chiayi County

Source

emsc

Coordinates

23.59000, 120.64000

Temperature

26.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 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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