Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.1 earthquake 136 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 136 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan at Aug 16, 2025, 22:51 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 137 km (85 mi) SW of Hengchun.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2025, 22:51 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.045, 119.910 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 157 km SSW of Hengchun, Taiwan | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 192 km SSW of Hengchun, Taiwan | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.0 | 186 km SSW of Hengchun, Taiwan | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 183 km W of Basco, Philippines | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 186 km SSW of Hengchun, Taiwan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 7 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.