M4.5 earthquake — 98 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 98 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan on Sep 6, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 28 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 | 28.5 km |
| Coordinates | 22.665, 121.379 |
| Time | Sep 6, 16:37 UTC |
| Location | 98 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
| USGS event ID | us7000teqz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 24 km | Sep 13, 22:44 UTC | 120 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
| M4.2 | 104 km | Sep 13, 19:21 UTC | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan |
| M4.3 | 221 km | Sep 8, 22:32 UTC | 57 km W of Yonakuni, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.