M4.9 earthquake — 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan on Oct 23, 2026 at 20:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 13.8 km |
| Coordinates | 23.853, 121.929 |
| Time | Oct 23, 20:48 UTC |
| Location | 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4gm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 71 km | Oct 17, 03:13 UTC | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.