M6.0 Earthquake near 2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake — December 24, 2025
2025-12-24 09:47:06 UTC (2025-12-24) · approx. 5:47 PM UTC+8 local
Felt by 61 people across nearby locations. Maximum shaking intensity MMI 6.7 (very strong).
On December 24, 2025 at 09:47 UTC, a magnitude 6.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck near 2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake, at a depth of 8.0 km and coordinates 22.8982°, 121.2494°. The earthquake was reported felt by 61 peopleacross nearby locations, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 6.7 (very strong). The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 212 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 600, placing it among routine seismic activity. The nearest populated place is Taitung (population 0).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 8.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Taiwan, a region characterized by the collision of the Luzon volcanic arc with the Eurasian continental margin, where the Philippine Sea Plate converges at 80 mm per year. View all earthquakes in Taiwan.
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ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 61 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 4,099,027 |
| MMI 4 | light | 8,877,159 |
| MMI 5 | moderate | 76,248 |
| MMI 6 | strong | 100,952 |
| MMI 7 | very strong | 10,159 |
Earthquake Details
121.2494°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 6.0 earthquake near 2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake?
The magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck near 2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake on December 24, 2025 at 09:47 UTC had a depth of 8.0 km. It was felt by 61 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 6.7 (very strong). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 22.8982°, 121.2494°, which is near 2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake. The nearest populated place is Taitung (population 0). View all earthquakes in Taiwan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 6.0 earthquakes can continue for weeks to months and gradually diminish over time.
Has Taiwan had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Taiwan was the M7.6 Chi-Chi earthquake of September 21, 1999. Today's magnitude 6.0 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rkjm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 24, 2025). M6.0 Earthquake near 2025 Taitung, Taiwan Earthquake — December 24, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rkjm/