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M4.4 Earthquake near mu dan xiang (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 18:48:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near mu dan xiang (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
d143f64b6b11f1d47062c651ee5e50bce8879d95
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 18:48:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
mu dan xiang
County
ping dong xian
Village
gao shi Kus kus
Source
gfz
Coordinates
22.15000, 120.85000
Temperature
18.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — close to the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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

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    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 344 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Didicas
    Distance: 370 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines

Radius · 50 km

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Nuclear power plants

  • Maanshan nuclear power plantTaiwanPermanently shut downReactor units at site: 2
    23.6 kmStraight-line distance

Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries

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