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M4.2 Depth: 23.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near TAIWAN (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 17:58:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN (Taiwan) on December 13, 2025 at 17:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
23.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 17:58:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.20000, 121.89000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.3 km
Shallow
23.3 km
23.3 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 114 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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