A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded near 108 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan on Aug 25, 2026, 7:00:10 AM (2026-08-25T07:00:10.853Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 14.6 km with coordinates 22.6053, 121.5709.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 14.6 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 130 km E of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The epicentre was located at 22.6053 latitude and 121.5709 longitude near 108 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan. The earthquake was shallow at 14.6 km depth.
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