M4.9 earthquake — 62 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 62 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan on Aug 15, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 65 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 | 65.2 km |
| Coordinates | 24.486, 122.295 |
| Time | Aug 15, 11:30 UTC |
| Location | 62 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tl0a |
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 | 23 km | Aug 22, 03:40 UTC | 49 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.