M4.4 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near mu dan xiang (Taiwan)

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

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.

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

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 km — close to the regional average (26.4 km)

Regional average: 26.4 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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