Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 98.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Taiwan
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M4.2 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on June 29, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
fc2ffcc8f5b7bd0072672703e1fac57505fee095
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
98.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 21:15:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Taiwan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.83700,
122.10680
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
98.3 km
98.3 km — deeper than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Okinawa Plate.
Near the boundary Yangtze ↔ Okinawa · about 5 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Taiwan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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