Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 12.3 km
- Source
- CWA
Zhuoxi
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M3.5 Earthquake near Zhuoxi (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Zhuoxi (Taiwan) on September 29, 2026 at 08:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.
Details
ID
d0ab5394c3be5a9754614ac1db11a666a9f73e6d
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 08:59:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.44000,
121.29000
Depth profile
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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