Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 6 km NNW of Puli, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 6 km NNW of Puli, Taiwan at May 17, 2026, 00:46 UTC, at a depth of 16 km. The epicentre was 6 km (4 mi) NNW of Puli. 7 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 17, 2026, 00:46 UTC |
| Depth | 15.8 km |
| Coordinates | 24.017, 120.945 |
| Felt reports | 7 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 35 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.2 | 50 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.1 | 45 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km SSW of Yilan, Taiwan | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 3.9 | 21 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 22 km | |
| 4.4 | 82 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.3 | 75 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 29 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.