M4.5 earthquake — 98 km E of Yujing, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 98 km E of Yujing, Taiwan on Jul 30, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 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 | 18.3 km |
| Coordinates | 23.099, 121.424 |
| Time | Jul 30, 16:58 UTC |
| Location | 98 km E of Yujing, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us6000th0z |
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 | 91 km | Jul 27, 02:14 UTC | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan |
| M4.7 | 203 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.