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M4.4 Depth: 10.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near nan ao xiang (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 15:49:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 15:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near nan ao xiang (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 15:49:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
nan ao xiang
County
yi lan xian
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.39000, 121.79000
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 91 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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