Powerful Earthquake Strikes Offshore Taiwan

A Powerful Earthquake measuring up to 7.2Mw Strikes Southeast of Taiwan

A sequence of large shocks could occur in the region extending as far as the east coast of Honshu

The quake struck at a depth of about 10km and could trigger moderate to strong tsunami waves locally.

10-degree Map Centered at 20°N,125°E

Earthquake Details:

• Magnitude [USGS?EHP Estimate]: 6.9
• Date-Time:
  • Monday, April 26, 2010 at 02:59:50 UTC
  • Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:59:50 AM at epicenter
• Location: 22.247°N, 123.733°E
• Depth: 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program
• Region: SOUTHEAST OF TAIWAN
• Distances:
  • 245 km (150 miles) SSW of Ishigaki-jima, Ryukyu Islands, Japan
  • 270 km (170 miles) ESE of T’ai-tung, Taiwan
  • 270 km (170 miles) NE of Basco, Batan Islands, Philippines
  • 2145 km (1340 miles) SW of TOKYO, Japan
• Source: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
• Event ID: us2010vnag

Related Links:

• FEWW Volcano Links
• Volcanoes
• FEWW Earthquake Links

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