M3.9 Depth: 22.7 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 6.9 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 15:57:40 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

22.7 km

UTC time

2026-06-11 15:57:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.93000, 121.61000

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Depth profile

Shallow

22.7 km

22.7 km — close to 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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