M3.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 41.7 km ENE of Chiayi County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 17:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 41.7 km ENE of Chiayi County Hall (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

8.7 km

UTC time

2026-06-01 17:39:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.56000, 120.69000

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.7 km

8.7 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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