Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.8 earthquake 32 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 32 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan at May 1, 2026, 12:39 UTC, at a depth of 103 km. The epicentre was 32 km (20 mi) ENE of Yilan. 45 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | May 1, 2026, 12:39 UTC |
| Depth | 103.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.874, 122.044 |
| Felt reports | 45 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.3 | 58 km W of Yonakuni, Japan | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 47 km | |
| 4.4 | 49 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.9 | 62 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.7 | 9 km ESE of Pinglin, Taiwan | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.3 | 48 km ESE of Jiufen, Taiwan | 27 km / 16 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.6 | 45 km WNW of Yonakuni, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 36 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km SSW of Yilan, Taiwan | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 75 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 24 km | |
| 4.2 | 26 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.3 | 35 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.4 | 19 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 20 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 13 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.