M4.5 Depth: 45.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 25.5 km SSW of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 03:15:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 25.5 km SSW of Yilan County Hall (Taiwan) on June 14, 2026 at 03:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

45.2 km

UTC time

2026-06-14 03:15:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

Source

cwa

Coordinates

24.53000, 121.64000

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Depth profile

Shallow

45.2 km

45.2 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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