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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 2 km WNW of Yujing, Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-01-20 16:26:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 2 km WNW of Yujing, Taiwan on January 20, 2025 at 16:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-20 16:26:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.13400, 120.43740

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Yujing2.7 kmE16'597
Yongkang District22.2 kmSW233'730
Tainan27.9 kmSW1'856'642

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 254 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 487 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours4
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours8
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M4.62025-01-20 16:29:22 UTC2.0 km3 km NNW of Yujing, Taiwan M4.62025-01-20 16:56:56 UTC5.6 km7 km NNW of Yujing, Taiwan M4.82025-01-20 17:42:31 UTC4.6 km3 km NNE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.32025-01-20 20:05:58 UTC11.4 km11 km N of Yujing, Taiwan M4.32025-01-21 19:42:05 UTC27.2 km26 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.42025-01-21 21:30:13 UTC7.6 km7 km NNE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.52025-01-22 00:14:16 UTC20.2 km18 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.32025-01-22 11:55:43 UTC129.7 km24 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M4.82025-01-24 11:18:40 UTC11.5 km11 km SSW of Yujing, Taiwan M4.52025-01-24 22:01:56 UTC5.5 km8 km NW of Yujing, Taiwan M5.12025-01-25 11:49:17 UTC12.9 km14 km NNW of Yujing, Taiwan M4.52025-01-25 13:00:31 UTC14.5 km15 km N of Yujing, Taiwan

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.610.0 km32.5 km
USGSM5.110.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.72025-01-20 16:17:27 UTC11.8 km12 km N of Yujing, Taiwan M6.02025-01-20 16:17:26 UTC12.2 km10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.42025-01-11 20:27:09 UTC131.0 km25 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M4.02025-01-12 12:12:28 UTC128.8 km43 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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