Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 15 km WSW of Hengchun, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 15 km WSW of Hengchun, Taiwan at Aug 12, 2026, 19:54 UTC, at a depth of 29 km. The epicentre was 15 km (9 mi) WSW of Hengchun.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 12, 2026, 19:54 UTC |
| Depth | 28.7 km |
| Coordinates | 21.970, 120.603 |
| 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 | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 84 km SE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km W of Hengchun, Taiwan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 13 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.