Earthquakes 108 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan — 14 people reported feeling this earthquake — CDI 3.8 (Weak)
Right now
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by USGS 15 days ago.
No stronger detection stands among the 8 recorded within 20 km of this point since 25 August 2026 — 4 others scored the same.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 108 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan — 14 people reported feeling this earthquake — CDI 3.8 (Weak)
USGS recorded magnitude 5.5 at a depth of 15 km.
Nearby, since 25 August 2026
- September 4, 2026 · score 5 · 5.0 km
- September 6, 2026 · score 17 · 21.5 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 17 out of 100, at 65 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 17 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 65% |
| Coordinates | 22.6053, 121.5709 |
| Nearest City | Taitung (47 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-25T07:00:10.853Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tnbm/dyfi |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.5 |
| Depth | 14.61 |
| Felt | 14 |
| Cdi | 3.8 |
| CdiDescription | Weak |
| Mmi | 5.45 |
| Alert | green |
| Sig | 471 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Place | 108 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
| Types | ,dyfi,ground-failure,losspager,moment-tensor,origin,phase-data,shakemap, |
| Usgs Shakemap Mag | 5.5 |
| Usgs Shakemap Depth | 14.61 |
| Usgs Shakemap Mmi | 5.45 |
| Usgs Shakemap MmiDescription | Moderate |
| Usgs Shakemap Felt | 14 |
| Usgs Shakemap Alert | green |
| Usgs Shakemap Sig | 471 |
| Usgs Shakemap Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Shakemap Place | 108 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan |
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 8 March 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.
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