Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.5 earthquake 114 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 114 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan at Aug 25, 2026, 07:00 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 54 km (34 mi) ESE of Taitung. 14 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.5 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 25, 2026, 07:00 UTC |
| Depth | 9.8 km |
| Coordinates | 22.606, 121.644 |
| Felt reports | 14 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 116 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 4.2 | 119 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 93 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 20 km | |
| 4.6 | 115 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 29 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.