Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 18.9 km
- Source
- CWA
Taiwan
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M3.7 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Taiwan (Taiwan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
f68f9abd1936694920f52c85d77e16a899756442
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 17:52:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
24.38000,
121.96000
Depth profile
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
589
Country (24h)
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1