M6.0 Depth: 14.8 km

M6.0 Earthquake near Taiwan region [Sea: Taiwan] (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 09:47:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan region [Sea: Taiwan] (Taiwan) on December 24, 2025 at 09:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M6.0

Depth

14.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 09:47:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

ingv

Coordinates

22.80230, 121.51100

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.8 km

14.8 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)

Regional average: 24.7 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

Taitung37.9 kmW103'260

Kaohsiung City124.6 kmW2'737'660

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Volcanoes nearby

Kueishantao

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 264 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Iraya

Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Babuyan Claro

Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
Didicas

Distance: 420 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours4

First 72 hours4

Strongest subsequent eventM6.7

M5.62025-12-24 09:47:11 UTC23.2 kmTaiwan Region M4.32025-12-24 19:41:12 UTC32.0 km81 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M4.62025-12-24 19:41:12 UTC45.5 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.22025-12-24 20:40:30 UTC45.0 kmTAIWAN REGION M4.52025-12-27 11:47:35 UTC230.8 kmTaiwan Region M6.22025-12-27 15:05:49 UTC216.8 kmTaiwan Region M6.72025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC217.7 kmtai wan M6.72025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC219.4 kmtai wan M6.62025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC213.2 km31 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.62025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC218.0 kmTaiwan Region M6.32025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC221.5 kmEvent of magnitude 6.3, near of Taipei (Monde) M6.62025-12-27 15:05:56 UTC219.0 kmTAIWAN REGION

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥4207

Earlier events M≥552

Compared since2025-01-01

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 UTC116.4 km12 km N of Yujing, Taiwan M6.32025-12-24 09:47:06 UTC31.6 km2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake M6.02025-12-24 09:47:07 UTC37.4 kmTAIWAN REGION M6.02025-12-24 09:47:06 UTC31.6 km2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake M6.02025-01-20 16:17:26 UTC107.5 km10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan

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