Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 26 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 26 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan at May 8, 2026, 19:26 UTC, at a depth of 72 km. The epicentre was 27 km (17 mi) ESE of Yilan. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 8, 2026, 19:26 UTC |
| Depth | 72.5 km |
| Coordinates | 24.639, 121.985 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 40 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.3 | 58 km W of Yonakuni, Japan | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 47 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | 25 km / 15 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.9 | 62 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.7 | 9 km ESE of Pinglin, Taiwan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km ESE of Jiufen, Taiwan | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.6 | 45 km WNW of Yonakuni, Japan | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 36 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km SSW of Yilan, Taiwan | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 75 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 3.9 | 21 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.2 | 74 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.5 | 8 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.3 | 35 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 29 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.