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M4.0 Depth: 11.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 4 km NNW of Yujing, Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-01-30 20:05:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2025 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 4 km NNW of Yujing, Taiwan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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
M4.0
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-30 20:05:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.16780, 120.44980

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 250 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 490 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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