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M4.6 earthquake 118 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 118 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan on Fri, Jul 23, 1982, 2:05 AM GMT+8 (18:05 UTC), 120 km (75 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
4.6 (mb, body-wave), light
Magnitude from
USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Local time
UTC
1982-07-22 18:05:58 UTC
Depth
120.0 km (74.6 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
22.805° N, 121.565° E
Region
Taiwan
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001njt. Read Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 7:37 AM UTC.