M3.2 Depth: 10.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 11.1 km E of Chiayi County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 12:06:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 12:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 11.1 km E of Chiayi County Hall (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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

M3.2

Depth

10.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 12:06:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.46000, 120.40000

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.3 km

10.3 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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