Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 62 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 62 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan at Aug 15, 2026, 11:30 UTC, at a depth of 65 km. The epicentre was 63 km (39 mi) ESE of Yilan. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 15, 2026, 11:30 UTC |
| Depth | 65.2 km |
| Coordinates | 24.486, 122.295 |
| 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 | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.5 | 63 km S of Yonakuni, Japan | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 33 km | |
| 5.5 | 75 km S of Yonakuni, Japan | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 35 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.3 | 58 km W of Yonakuni, Japan | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 47 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 40 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.