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M4.3 Depth: 36.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 13 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan

UTC time: 2025-04-02 18:01:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 13 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan on April 2, 2025 at 18:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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
M4.3
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-02 18:01:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.09740, 121.61180

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 120 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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