M4.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 01:22:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN (Taiwan) on November 13, 2025 at 01:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-13 01:22:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

yuan shan xiang

Source

emsc

Coordinates

24.72000, 121.66000

Temperature

11.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

50 km

50 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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