Latest earthquakes near Taipei, Taipei City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taipei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taipei (also known as 台北市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Taipei Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taipei. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taipei and elsewhere.
May 10, 2024 03:45PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Friday Afternoon.
May 10, 2024 09:35AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
May 6, 2024 05:52PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon 0mi from Taiwan.
May 6, 2024 05:45PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:49AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:21AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Saturday Night.
Taipei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taipei, Taipei City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 218 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taipei roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taipei in 2024. A total of 464 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taipei that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taipei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taipei during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1971 | 90.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 190 | 8.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taipei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taipei occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) south of Taipei, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taipei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 157 kilometers (98 mi) south of Taipei. It is the strongest earthquake near Taipei in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Taipei, Taipei City in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Taipei.
Nearest earthquakes from Taipei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taipei, Taipei City. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taipei.
When was the last earthquake in Taipei, Taipei City?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Taipei on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 21:52 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 112km south-southeast of Taipei at a depth of 27km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taipei, Taipei City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taipei, Taipei City?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taipei on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 157km south-southeast of Taipei at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taipei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taipei, Taipei City?
In the past 10 years, 2182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taipei. This averages to 218 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
