M4.3 earthquake — 116 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 116 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan on Sep 4, 2026 at 09:10 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.673, 121.618 |
| Time | Sep 4, 09:10 UTC |
| Location | 116 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us7000te98 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 24 km | Sep 6, 16:37 UTC | 98 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan |
| M4.4 | 127 km | Sep 2, 17:32 UTC | 77 km SE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.