Latest earthquakes near Tai Po today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tai Po, Hong Kong, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tai Po? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tai Po (also known as 大埔墟), it will show up within minutes.
Tai Po Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tai Po in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tai Po in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tai Po 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tai Po
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tai Po occurred on Nov 4, 2023 19:24 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) west-southwest of Tai Po, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tai Po in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1962 05:18, 160 kilometers (99 mi) west-southwest of Tai Po. It is the strongest earthquake near Tai Po in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tai Po 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 Tai Po.
Nearest earthquakes from Tai Po
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tai Po. 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 Tai Po.
When was the last earthquake in Tai Po?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tai Po on the evening of June 23, 2025 at 18:48 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 191km northwest of Tai Po at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tai Po in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tai Po?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tai Po on the night of March 19, 1962 at 05:18 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). The center of this earthquake was located 160km north-northeast of Tai Po at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tai Po since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tai Po?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tai Po. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
