M4.4 Depth: 101.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NORTHEAST OF TAIWAN

UTC time: 2026-05-19 05:04:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTHEAST OF TAIWAN on May 19, 2026 at 05:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
101.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 05:04:03 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.03530, 124.48300
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.3 km
Intermediate
101.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 295 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 489 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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