M4.6 earthquake - 36 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 36 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan on 28 Sept 2026, 18:20 UTC at a depth of 19 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Hualien City, about 37 km away in Taiwan, Taiwan.