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M4.3 Earthquake near TAIWAN REGION (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 01:19:27 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near TAIWAN REGION (Taiwan) on November 20, 2025 at 01:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
f6e7bd16eb56fe427910dd0b6afb184ddc7e1e73
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 01:19:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.89060, 121.32560
Temperature
23.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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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