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M4.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near ren ai xiang (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 00:46:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 00:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near ren ai xiang (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Taiwan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 00:46:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Taiwan
City
ren ai xiang
County
nan tou xian
Village
wu jie Bukai
Source
gfz
Coordinates
23.91000, 121.04000
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines

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