M4.4 earthquake — 39 km W of Hengchun, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 39 km W of Hengchun, Taiwan on Aug 28, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.1 km |
| Coordinates | 22.041, 120.362 |
| Time | Aug 28, 02:20 UTC |
| Location | 39 km W of Hengchun, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcgz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 113 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.