A shallow magnitude-4 earthquake struck southern Taiwan, a minor but noticeable event for residents in the area.

• The quake hit at 9:25am with its center in Kaohsiung's Taoyuan district, northeast of the city government building.
• Depth was shallow at 5 kilometers, which can make shaking feel stronger even for a moderate magnitude.
• Maximum intensity was level 4 in Kaohsiung City, consistent with a noticeable but non-destructive tremor.

Outlook: No damage or aftershock warnings were reported; authorities will continue routine monitoring for follow-up activity.