Yunlin Gukeng 19:15 magnitude 3.4 earthquake, maximum magnitude 3
Quick Look
- A small area felt earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Gukeng Township, Yunlin County at 7:15 tonight, with a depth of 11.8 kilometers and a maximum intensity of 3.
- This is the third felt earthquake in Taiwan today, and the second earthquake in Gukeng after the 9th.
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Why It Matters
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred in Gukeng Township, Yunlin County at noon on the 9th.
A small area felt earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Gukeng Township, Yunlin County at 7:15 tonight, with a maximum magnitude of 3.
A small area felt earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred in Gukeng Township, Yunlin County at 7:15 tonight (11th), with a maximum magnitude of 3.
According to data from the Central Meteorological Administration, the depth of the earthquake was 11.8 kilometers, and the epicenter was located 23.2 kilometers southeast of the Yunlin County Government. The maximum earthquake intensity measured in various places was level 3 in Yunlin County; level 1 in Chiayi County, Nantou County, Chiayi City, and Changhua County.
This is the third earthquake today, both of which were felt in small areas. The first two were in the east. They were a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in Xiulin Township, Hualien County at 3:21 a.m., with a maximum magnitude of 2; and a 3.7 earthquake in Nan'ao, Yilan at 5:13 p.m., with a maximum magnitude of 1.
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in Yunlin Gukeng at 12:21 noon on the 9th, with a maximum magnitude of 4.
Open Questions
- Did it cause any disaster or casualties?







