In the Philippine Sea 57 kilometer from Hualien City, Taiwan, a significant MAG-5.1 foreshock occurred in the morning of Sunday April 21st, 2024. Another nearby country is Japan.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Philippine Sea, right off the coast of Taiwan (8 mi offshore), 57 kilometer south of Hualien City in Hualien County. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 34 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
Date and Time: | Apr 21, 2024 10:40 (Taipei Time) - Apr 21, 2024 02:40 Universal Time. |
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Location: | 57 km south of Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan. Coordinates 23°28'2"N 121°36'59"E. |
Map: | Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 10 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.098 . |
Depth: | 34 km (21 mi) A quite shallow depth. |
Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
Taiwan and Japan are both located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Hualien City in Hualien County, Taiwan. Hualien City is located 57 kilometer (35 mi) south of the epicenter.
Major cities near this earthquake: Taipei is located 176 km to the north. Kaohsiung is located 163 km to the southwest. Taichung is located 121 km to the northwest.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
Distance | Place |
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57 km (35 mi) N from epicenter |
Hualien City Hualien County, Taiwan. |
86 km (53 mi) NW from epicenter |
Puli Nantou County, Taiwan. |
93 km (58 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Lugu Nantou County, Taiwan. |
109 km (68 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Nantou Nantou County, Taiwan. |
109 km (68 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Zhongxing New Village Nantou County, Taiwan. |
113 km (70 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Douliu Yunlin County, Taiwan. |
119 km (74 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Yuanlin Changhua County, Taiwan. |
121 km (75 mi) NW from epicenter |
Taichung Taichung City, Taiwan. |
124 km (77 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Yujing Tainan City, Taiwan. |
144 km (89 mi) N from epicenter |
Yilan Yilan County, Taiwan. |
153 km (95 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Tainan Tainan City, Taiwan. |
161 km (100 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Daxi Taoyuan City , Taiwan. |
162 km (101 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Hsinchu Hsinchu County, Taiwan. |
163 km (101 mi) SW from epicenter |
Kaohsiung Kaohsiung, Taiwan. |
163 km (101 mi) SW from epicenter |
Donggang Pingtung County, Taiwan. |
173 km (107 mi) N from epicenter |
Taoyuan City Taoyuan City , Taiwan. |
173 km (107 mi) N from epicenter |
Banqiao New Taipei City, Taiwan. |
176 km (109 mi) N from epicenter |
Taipei Taipei City, Taiwan. |
185 km (115 mi) N from epicenter |
Keelung Keelung, Taiwan. |
186 km (116 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Hengchun Pingtung County, Taiwan. |
207 km (129 mi) W from epicenter |
Magong Penghu County , Taiwan. |
276 km (171 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Ishigaki Okinawa, Japan. |
Shaking reported by 13 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 13 people have reported shaking in 11 places, all within Taiwan.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Sanchung, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan: 2 people.
- Yungho, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan: 2 people.
- Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Shih, Taiwan: 1 person.
- Puli, Nantou, Taiwan: 1 person.
- Tali, Taichung Hsien, Taiwan: 1 person.
- Taichung, Taichung Shih, Taiwan: 1 person.
- Hsichih, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan: 1 person.
- Hsintien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan: 1 person.
- Luchou, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan: 1 person.
- Shulin, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan: 1 person.
This is likely a foreshock
This earthquake was followed by a stronger MAG-6.1 earthquake, classifying this earthquake as a foreshock.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
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Foreshock | M 4.7 |
4 days earlier Apr 18, 2024 17:11 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (10 mi) E from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
3 days earlier Apr 19, 2024 22:25 (Taipei Time) | 61 km (38 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.4 |
3 days earlier Apr 20, 2024 08:35 (Taipei Time) | 60 km (37 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Foreshock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
2 days earlier Apr 21, 2024 10:40 (Taipei Time) | 28 km (17 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.1 |
2 days earlier Apr 21, 2024 11:07 (Taipei Time) | 47 km (29 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.2 |
1 day earlier Apr 21, 2024 17:54 (Taipei Time) | 30 km (19 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.7 |
1 day earlier Apr 22, 2024 00:35 (Taipei Time) | 50 km (31 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
24 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 02:53 (Taipei Time) | 22 km (14 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.1 |
18 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 08:01 (Taipei Time) | 66 km (41 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
18 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 08:03 (Taipei Time) | 66 km (41 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.3 |
9 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 17:08 (Taipei Time) | 5 km (3 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.1 |
9 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 17:12 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.2 |
9 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 17:16 (Taipei Time) | 43 km (26 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.9 |
9 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 17:52 (Taipei Time) | 2.8 km (1.7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.6 |
8 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 18:08 (Taipei Time) | 11 km (7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.2 |
8 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 18:46 (Taipei Time) | 7 km (4 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.6 |
8 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 18:50 (Taipei Time) | 3 km (1.9 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.4 |
8 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 18:55 (Taipei Time) | 16 km (10 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.8 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:10 (Taipei Time) | 7 km (5 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.1 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:13 (Taipei Time) | 5 km (3 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.8 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:22 (Taipei Time) | 6 km (4 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:22 (Taipei Time) | 14 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.8 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:25 (Taipei Time) | 16 km (10 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.0 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:25 (Taipei Time) | 12 km (7 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.5 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:27 (Taipei Time) | 11 km (7 mi) E from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.4 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:32 (Taipei Time) | 22 km (14 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.7 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:34 (Taipei Time) | 6 km (3 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.2 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:34 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.4 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:36 (Taipei Time) | 17 km (10 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.0 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:44 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (6 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.1 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:45 (Taipei Time) | 10 km (6 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
7 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 19:47 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.5 |
5 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 21:00 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (5 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.6 |
5 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 21:02 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (9 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.1 |
5 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 21:13 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.5 |
5 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 21:42 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.8 |
4 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 22:11 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
4 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 22:12 (Taipei Time) | 17 km (10 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
4 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 22:13 (Taipei Time) | 14 km (9 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 5.0 |
4 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 22:20 (Taipei Time) | 4 km (2.7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.2 |
4 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 22:27 (Taipei Time) | 17 km (10 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.2 |
3 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 23:14 (Taipei Time) | 18 km (11 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
3 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 23:45 (Taipei Time) | 54 km (34 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.4 |
3 hrs earlier Apr 22, 2024 23:56 (Taipei Time) | 12 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.4 |
2 hrs earlier Apr 23, 2024 00:01 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (6 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.6 |
2 hrs earlier Apr 23, 2024 00:01 (Taipei Time) | 1.5 km (0.9 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.5 |
2 hrs earlier Apr 23, 2024 00:06 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (5 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.1 |
2 hrs earlier Apr 23, 2024 00:33 (Taipei Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.0 |
2 hrs earlier Apr 23, 2024 00:45 (Taipei Time) | 6 km (4 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
2 hrs earlier Apr 23, 2024 00:48 (Taipei Time) | 55 km (34 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.0 |
2 hrs earlier Apr 23, 2024 00:49 (Taipei Time) | 24 km (15 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.4 |
46 mins earlier Apr 23, 2024 01:40 (Taipei Time) | 10 km (6 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.3 |
46 mins earlier Apr 23, 2024 01:41 (Taipei Time) | 17 km (10 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Foreshock | M 4.0 |
15 mins earlier Apr 23, 2024 02:12 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Main Shock | M 6.1 |
Apr 23, 2024 02:26 (Taipei Time) | - |
Aftershock | M 4.8 |
4 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:31 (Taipei Time) | 5 km (2.9 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
5 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:31 (Taipei Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
5 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:31 (Taipei Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 6.1 |
6 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:32 (Taipei Time) | 19 km (12 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.4 |
13 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:39 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
17 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:43 (Taipei Time) | 16 km (10 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
18 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:44 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
30 mins later Apr 23, 2024 02:56 (Taipei Time) | 16 km (10 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
33 mins later Apr 23, 2024 03:00 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.6 |
47 mins later Apr 23, 2024 03:13 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (10 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
50 mins later Apr 23, 2024 03:17 (Taipei Time) | 10 km (6 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.0 |
53 mins later Apr 23, 2024 03:19 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
57 mins later Apr 23, 2024 03:24 (Taipei Time) | 23 km (14 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.6 |
59 mins later Apr 23, 2024 03:25 (Taipei Time) | 17 km (11 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
1 hr later Apr 23, 2024 03:28 (Taipei Time) | 16 km (10 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
1 hr later Apr 23, 2024 03:32 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
1 hr later Apr 23, 2024 03:34 (Taipei Time) | 16 km (10 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 03:57 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.2 |
2 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 04:03 (Taipei Time) | 6 km (4 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 04:07 (Taipei Time) | 16 km (10 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 04:10 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.5 |
2 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 04:49 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
2 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 04:52 (Taipei Time) | 12 km (7 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:01 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (5 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.4 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:04 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (6 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:08 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (10 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:11 (Taipei Time) | 11 km (7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:13 (Taipei Time) | 14 km (9 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.8 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:14 (Taipei Time) | 11 km (7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.3 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:19 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.2 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:24 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (6 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:26 (Taipei Time) | 14 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.4 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:31 (Taipei Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 05:46 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
4 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 06:26 (Taipei Time) | 23 km (14 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
5 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 07:02 (Taipei Time) | 11 km (7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
5 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 07:17 (Taipei Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
5 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 07:35 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
5 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 07:38 (Taipei Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
6 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 08:03 (Taipei Time) | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.8 |
6 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 08:04 (Taipei Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
6 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 08:06 (Taipei Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.2 |
6 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 08:11 (Taipei Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.4 |
6 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 08:55 (Taipei Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
7 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 09:19 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.7 |
7 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 09:22 (Taipei Time) | 17 km (11 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
7 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 09:45 (Taipei Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.1 |
8 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 10:21 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.8 |
8 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 10:23 (Taipei Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
8 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 10:27 (Taipei Time) | 19 km (12 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
9 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 11:44 (Taipei Time) | 14 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.7 |
11 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 13:08 (Taipei Time) | 4 km (2.4 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
11 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 13:24 (Taipei Time) | 19 km (12 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
16 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 18:22 (Taipei Time) | 25 km (16 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
16 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 18:31 (Taipei Time) | 22 km (14 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.6 |
17 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 19:13 (Taipei Time) | 20 km (12 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.4 |
18 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 20:40 (Taipei Time) | 1 km (0.6 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
19 hrs later Apr 23, 2024 21:29 (Taipei Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
22 hrs later Apr 24, 2024 00:02 (Taipei Time) | 39 km (24 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
23 hrs later Apr 24, 2024 01:12 (Taipei Time) | 9 km (5 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
1 day later Apr 24, 2024 09:46 (Taipei Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 day later Apr 24, 2024 09:53 (Taipei Time) | 25 km (16 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
1 day later Apr 24, 2024 11:28 (Taipei Time) | 4 km (2.7 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 day later Apr 24, 2024 13:01 (Taipei Time) | 64 km (40 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
2 days later Apr 24, 2024 15:30 (Taipei Time) | 6 km (3 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Apr 24, 2024 15:51 (Taipei Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Apr 24, 2024 16:31 (Taipei Time) | 64 km (40 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Apr 24, 2024 17:23 (Taipei Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Apr 24, 2024 21:37 (Taipei Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.6 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 00:59 (Taipei Time) | 76 km (47 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 01:06 (Taipei Time) | 72 km (45 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.1 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 02:11 (Taipei Time) | 71 km (44 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 5.1 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 02:12 (Taipei Time) | 70 km (43 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 03:19 (Taipei Time) | 69 km (43 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 07:53 (Taipei Time) | 21 km (13 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 08:11 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) W from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.7 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 08:19 (Taipei Time) | 5 km (3 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.7 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 09:23 (Taipei Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
2 days later Apr 25, 2024 09:43 (Taipei Time) | 8 km (5 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Apr 25, 2024 22:17 (Taipei Time) | 55 km (34 mi) N from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
3 days later Apr 26, 2024 00:20 (Taipei Time) | 52 km (32 mi) N from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since April 6th, 2024, when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit 44 km (27 mi) further north. An even stronger magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on April 2nd, 2024.
In total, 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 30 days.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
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Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 34 km (21 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 20/05/24 01:58 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.