| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.560, 120.510 |
| UTC time | 1906-03-16 22:42:25.110 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 16, 1906 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Taiwan on Friday, March 16, 1906 at 22:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chiayi City (Taiwan - TW), about 10.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.510 and latitude 23.560.
| Location | Chiayi City |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1906-03-16
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