Magnitude 5.1 earthquake off eastern Taiwan

Aug 21, 2026

A moderate quake struck the sea off Taiwan's east coast late Sunday morning, with no damage or disruption reported so far.

  • The magnitude 5.1 quake hit at 11:40 a.m., centered in the ocean about 42 kilometers southeast of Yilan County.
  • It was shallow-to-moderate in depth, roughly 28 kilometers down.
  • Shaking was strongest in Yilan and Hualien counties, with lighter shaking felt in Taipei and New Taipei.
  • Taipei's metro system ran normally, with no impact on service.

Outlook: Aftershocks are possible, but a quake of this size in the ocean is unlikely to cause serious damage on land.

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