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M4.5 Depth: 139.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Taiwan Region

UTC time: 2025-09-14 18:41:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 18:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Taiwan Region. At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
139.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 18:41:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
25.16000, 122.87000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139 km
Intermediate
139 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 133 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan

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