Earthquake 129 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan (5.2 mb) (2025-08-16 22:51:28 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 129 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan, at 2025-08-16 22:51:28 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 129 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.2
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000r1n5
Nearest Places
- Qixing Yan / 116.37 km
- Longxiaku / 121.14 km
- Maobi Tou / 121.24 km
- Beishi Bi / 121.41 km
- Fousha / 121.41 km
Comment
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