Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 50 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 50 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan at Sep 13, 2026, 19:21 UTC, at a depth of 13 km. The epicentre was 50 km (31 mi) SSW of Hualien City.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 13, 2026, 19:21 UTC |
| Depth | 12.7 km |
| Coordinates | 23.558, 121.421 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.6 | 35 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.6 | 116 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.