Earthquake 43 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan (5.3 mb) (2025-05-05 10:09:59 UTC)

1746439799

23.9589, 122.0347

10.00 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 43 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan, at 2025-05-05 10:09:59 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 43 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 43 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan (5.3 mb) (2025-05-05 10:09:59 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000px8b

Nearest Places

Milunbi / 39.73 km
Qilaibi Dengta / 40.19 km
Taifei Hualian Chang / 40.26 km
Qilai Bi / 40.27 km
Minxiao Village / 40.64 km

Comment

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5.7

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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5.3

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Time: 1746439799
Depth: 11.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)