M4.5 earthquake — 64 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 64 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan on Nov 2, 2026 at 02:23 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 55 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55.1 km |
| Coordinates | 24.322, 122.177 |
| Time | Nov 2, 02:23 UTC |
| Location | 64 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tutf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 63 km | Nov 1, 08:20 UTC | 33 km SE of Jiufen, Taiwan |
| M4.7 | 125 km | Nov 1, 17:01 UTC | 78 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.