Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 36 km from Hualien City, Taiwan

USGS · updated Oct 23, 2026, 21:30 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 24, 2026, 4:48 AM (GMT+8) 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan at a depth of 14 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 23.85°, 121.93° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 14
Local time: Oct 24, 2026, 4:48 AM (GMT+8)
UTC time: 2026-10-23 20:48
Coordinates: 23.853, 121.929

Updates

M 4.9 - 35 km ESE of Hualien City, TaiwanOct 23, 2026, 21:30 UTC

Nearby cities

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Xiulin · 43 km
Puli · 98 km
Yilan · 102 km
Lugu · 120 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:11 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.