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M4.0 Earthquake 87 km SE of Hualien City, TaiwanJune 11, 2026

2026-06-11 18:57:18 UTC (2026-06-11) · approx. 2:57 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mwr)
Time18:57 UTC2:57 AM UTC+8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates23.391°, 122.177°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 11, 2026 at 18:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 87 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 23.3913°, 122.1773°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 23.39°, 122.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mwr
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
23.3913°N
122.1773°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ssb0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.809°
RMS Residual
1.09 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-24 21:40:07 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 87 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan on June 11, 2026 at 18:57 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ssb0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 11, 2026). M4.0 Earthquake 87 km SE of Hualien City, TaiwanJune 11, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ssb0/