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M4.2 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 21:15:01 UTC Local time: —

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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
Taiwan
City
Taiwan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.83700, 122.10680
Temperature
25.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.3 km
Intermediate
98.3 km
98.3 km — deeper than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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

  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 67 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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