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M4.6 Depth: 67.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near TAIWAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-04-23 00:02:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2025 at 00:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near TAIWAN REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
67.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 00:02:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.27970, 122.64550
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 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: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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