M4.6 Depth: 16.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 17 km NNE of Yujing, Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 08:37:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 17 km NNE of Yujing, Taiwan (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

16.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 08:37:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

da bu xiang

Source

usgs

Coordinates

23.26030, 120.55410

Temperature

28.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.8 km

16.8 km — shallower than 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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