M6.4 Earthquake near Taiwan region [Sea: Taiwan]
About this earthquake
On December 27, 2025 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M6.4 earthquake occurred near Taiwan region [Sea: Taiwan]. At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.
The event was recorded by INGV.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Kueishantao
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Tatun Volcanic Group
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Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
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Iraya
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
3 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.2 to M6.8.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.