Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 49 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 49 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan at Aug 22, 2026, 03:40 UTC, at a depth of 40 km. The epicentre was 49 km (31 mi) SE of Yilan. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 22, 2026, 03:40 UTC |
| Depth | 39.8 km |
| Coordinates | 24.440, 122.092 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| 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 | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.6 | 35 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.3 | 58 km W of Yonakuni, Japan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 47 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.