Earthquake TAIWAN (6.0 m) (2025-01-20 16:17:27 UTC)
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on TAIWAN, at 2025-01-20 16:17:27 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in TAIWAN
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (m)
6.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250120_0000184
Nearest Places
- Shuijing / 0.96 km
- Jiayi Nongchang Disan Zhuang / 1.72 km
- Minzu Qiao / 1.79 km
- Minquan Qiao / 1.88 km
- Zhaodongkeng / 1.98 km
Comment
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.90 km
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Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.00 km
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Depth: 15.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 13.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 13.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)