Earthquake 20 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan (5.3 mww) (2025-12-08 11:24:54 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 20 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan, at 2025-12-08 11:24:54 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 20 km SSE of Hualien City, 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 (mww)
5.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rtcw
Nearest Places
- Yanliao Chuanwu / 9.76 km
- Ganzishujiao / 9.98 km
- Dishi’erhao Qiao / 10.04 km
- Ganshu Qiao / 10.11 km
- Dishisanhao Qiao / 10.21 km
Comment
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Depth: 8.08 km
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Depth: 2.11 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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