Magnitude 4.5 earthquake off southern Taiwan

Titles and summaries are AI-extracted from news reporting; every source is linked below. Event id 1b807043-4314-42b5-825a-a50e33c307e4.

Where: Kaohsiungresolved to facility22.769, 120.335
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-06
Sourcing: 1 reports1 outlet carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointedlocated to facilityThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Taiwan at 4:41 p.m. on October 6, according to the Central Weather Administration. The epicenter was located at sea, about 42.4 kilometers south-southwest of Kaohsiung City Hall, at a depth of 34.1 km. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake's intensity was highest in Kaohsiung, measuring 3 on Taiwan's 7-tier intensity scale, and 2 in Pingtung County.

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What remains unresolved

located to facility

Sources

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focustaiwan.tw
- Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes southern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan2026-10-06

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