M5.5 earthquake — 114 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan
A moderate magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred 114 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan on Aug 25, 2026 at 07:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.1 km |
| Coordinates | 22.610, 121.641 |
| Time | Aug 25, 07:00 UTC |
| Location | 114 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tnbm |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 15 km | Sep 13, 22:44 UTC | 120 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
| M4.2 | 113 km | Sep 13, 19:21 UTC | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan |
| M4.3 | 215 km | Sep 8, 22:32 UTC | 57 km W of Yonakuni, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.