Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 119 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 119 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan at Sep 4, 2026, 09:10 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 51 km (32 mi) E of Taitung.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 4, 2026, 09:10 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.695, 121.639 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 4 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 50 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.5 | 98 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 4.5 | 93 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 20 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.