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M4.0 Earthquake near 61.5 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-11-03 23:42:02 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
34.6 km
Source
CWA

61.5 km S of Hualien County Hall

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 61.5 km S of Hualien County Hall (Taiwan) on November 3, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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.

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Details

ID
f86685f29580ce109be26614a7018842e398104c
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
34.6 km
UTC time
2026-11-03 23:42:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.44000, 121.54000
Temperature
22.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.6 km
Shallow
34.6 km
34.6 km — deeper 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.

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