QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem912519
USGS iscgem912519
5 Jun 1920, 05:21
1920 Hualien, Taiwan Earthquake
A magnitude 8.2 mw earthquake at 20 km depth.
Published location
Where is 1920 Hualien, Taiwan Earthquake?
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23.688000, 121.954000
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Event ID
iscgem912519
Coordinates
23.688, 121.954
Network
iscgem
Significance
1042