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M4.2 Depth: 24.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 19:32:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on August 19, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA. Taiwan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
24.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 19:32:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.15000, 121.93000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.7 km
Shallow
24.7 km
24.7 km — close to the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 120 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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