Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 22.7 km
- Source
- CWA
6.9 km S of Hualien County Hall
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M3.9 Earthquake near 6.9 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On June 11, 2026 at 15:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near 6.9 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by Taiwan CWA.
Details
ID
f24178b5c63c5172ff1dca9d06c08c65177ddaea
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
22.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 15:57:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.93000,
121.61000
Depth profile
Shallow
22.7 km
22.7 km — close to the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Hualien Chiashan Airport10.4 kmStraight-line distance
Taiwan · HUN · RCYU
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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