| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.900, 120.900 |
| UTC time | 1917-01-06 18:08:59.530 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 6, 1917 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Taiwan on Saturday, January 6, 1917 at 18:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Puli (Taiwan - TW), about 10.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 120.900 and latitude 23.900.
| Location | Nantou City |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1917-01-06
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