Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 15 km S of Hengchun, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 15 km S of Hengchun, Taiwan at Jan 26, 2026, 18:48 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 16 km (10 mi) S of Hengchun.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 26, 2026, 18:48 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.866, 120.716 |
| 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 | 47 km SE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 84 km SE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km W of Hengchun, Taiwan | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.3 | 15 km WSW of Hengchun, Taiwan | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.3 | 71 km ESE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.3 | 13 km SSE of Donggang, Taiwan | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 30 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan | 22 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.