Reported by GFZ 172 days ago.
It is the 2nd strongest of the 9 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 12 March 2026.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Taiwan
GFZ recorded magnitude 5.2 at a depth of 22 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Taiwan.
Nearby, since 12 March 2026
- March 12, 2026 · score 24 · 2.4 km
- May 7, 2026 · score 2 · 7.9 km
- March 20, 2026 · score 3 · 8.4 km
How we know
Confirmed by 3 independent sources, including GFZ.
Our own score for this event is 18 out of 100, at 73 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 73% |
| Coordinates | 23.7550, 121.5970 |
| Nearest City | Hualien City (25 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-12T11:14:13.140Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026eyvl |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.18 |
| Depth | 21.5 |
| MagType | Mw |
| Region | Taiwan |
| Isc Mag | 5.13 |
| Isc Depth | 29 |
| Isc MagType | Mw |
| Isc Region | Taiwan |
| Iris Mag | 5.2 |
| Iris Depth | 20.19 |
| Iris MagType | mwr |
| Iris Region | TAIWAN |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"isc_645508895","source":"isc","severity":"medium","severityValue":41.04,"timestamp":1773314054700,"latitude":23.66,"longitude":121.59},{"id":"iris_12081570","source":"iris","severity":"medium","severityValue":41.6,"timestamp":1773314053000,"latitude":23.7447,"longitude":121.5665}] |
Cascade Risks
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 18/100, near Hualien City (Taiwan), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.