M3.0 Depth: 21.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Tianzhong (Taiwan)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 11:00:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Tianzhong (Taiwan) on June 19, 2026 at 11:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

21.3 km

UTC time

2026-06-19 11:00:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Taiwan

City

Tianzhong

County

Changhua County

Source

cwa

Coordinates

23.87000, 120.57000

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Depth profile

Shallow

21.3 km

21.3 km — close to the regional average (26.6 km)

Regional average: 26.6 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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