M4.1 earthquake — 46 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 46 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan on Jul 22, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 24.4 km |
| Coordinates | 23.561, 121.574 |
| Time | Jul 22, 20:57 UTC |
| Location | 46 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2iy |
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 | 114 km | Jul 27, 02:14 UTC | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan |
| M4.7 | 150 km | Jul 26, 12:36 UTC | 15 km ESE of Pinglin, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.