| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.341, 120.893 |
| UTC time | 1915-07-23 17:17:59.180 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 23, 1915 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Taiwan on Friday, July 23, 1915 at 17:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chiayi City (Taiwan - TW), about 47.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.893 and latitude 23.341.
| Location | Chiayi City |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1915-07-23
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