Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 30 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 30 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan at Jan 30, 2026, 22:58 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 31 km (19 mi) SW of Hengchun.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 30, 2026, 22:58 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.832, 120.511 |
| 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 | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 84 km SE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km W of Hengchun, Taiwan | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.3 | 15 km WSW of Hengchun, Taiwan | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.3 | 71 km ESE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.3 | 13 km SSE of Donggang, Taiwan | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.