Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1357673 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-29 18:19:00 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-29 10:19:00 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-29 19:32:43 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan |
| Administration area | Taiwan |
| Nearest settlement | Hualien City |
| Distance | 36 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Philippine Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.