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M4.9 Depth: 67.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near tai wan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 15:21:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near tai wan (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
67.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 15:21:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
tai wan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
21.89000, 121.18000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper 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

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