M5.3 Depth: 8.8 km

M5.3 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 11:24:54 UTC Local time: —

M5.3 earthquake near TAIWAN on Dec 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.3 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan) · 2025-12-08 11:24:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near TAIWAN (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

8.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-08 11:24:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

23.79350, 121.70890

Temperature

4.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.8 km

8.8 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)

Regional average: 24.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Hualien City23.0 kmNW99'458

Nantou City107.1 kmW105'682

Taichung111.3 kmW2'850'285

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Volcanoes nearby

Kueishantao

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 155 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Iraya

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
Babuyan Claro

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours4

First 24 hours4

First 72 hours6

Strongest subsequent eventM6.7

M5.32025-12-08 11:24:55 UTC3.3 km20 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M5.22025-12-08 11:24:55 UTC4.2 kmTaiwan M5.42025-12-08 11:24:56 UTC26.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near of Taipei (Monde) M5.32025-12-08 11:24:57 UTC8.7 kmTaiwan M4.42025-12-09 12:01:44 UTC72.5 km91 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M4.72025-12-09 12:01:45 UTC67.5 kmTAIWAN M4.82025-12-11 14:49:03 UTC126.9 kmTAIWAN M4.82025-12-11 14:49:04 UTC121.9 kmTaiwan M4.72025-12-11 15:19:41 UTC126.9 kmTAIWAN M4.02025-12-11 20:24:28 UTC143.1 kmTAIWAN M4.12025-12-13 17:58:35 UTC47.2 km39 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M4.22025-12-13 17:58:35 UTC48.8 kmTAIWAN

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10

Earlier events M≥4136

Earlier events M≥533

Compared since2025-01-03

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 UTC140.4 km12 km N of Yujing, Taiwan M6.02025-01-20 16:17:26 UTC136.8 km10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M5.92025-06-11 11:00:28 UTC52.3 km71 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M5.92025-06-11 11:00:28 UTC46.7 kmTAIWAN M5.92025-06-11 11:00:27 UTC53.8 kmTaiwan

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