Latest earthquakes near Taiwan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Taiwan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 27, 2024 21:04
(Taipei)
M 3.6 288 km SSE
from Donggang
Oct 27, 2024 18:21
(Taipei)
M 5.1 7 km E
from Hualien City
Oct 27, 2024 14:56
(Taipei)
M 4.2 53 km NNE
from Tainan
Oct 27, 2024 14:19
(Taipei)
M 4.3 51 km NNE
from Tainan
Oct 27, 2024 06:16
(Taipei)
M 4.4 133 km SE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 26, 2024 06:20
(Taipei)
M 3.5 286 km ESE
from Taipei
Oct 25, 2024 16:52
(Taipei)
M 3.2 269 km SE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 24, 2024 23:59
(Taipei)
M 4.2 93 km ENE
from Hualien City
Oct 23, 2024 06:02
(Taipei)
M 4.4 125 km ESE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 18, 2024 23:31
(Taipei)
M 3.0 271 km SSE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 16, 2024 21:58
(Taipei)
M 4.8 7 km ENE
from Hualien City
Oct 14, 2024 21:17
(Taipei)
M 4.6 31 km NE
from Hualien City
Oct 14, 2024 19:20
(Taipei)
M 4.4 26 km NNE
from Hualien City
Oct 13, 2024 19:36
(Taipei)
M 5.1 2 km SE
from Hualien City
Oct 11, 2024 20:52
(Taipei)
M 4.7 34 km SSW
from Hualien City
Oct 11, 2024 08:15
(Taipei)
M 4.6 289 km ESE
from Taipei
Oct 10, 2024 20:40
(Taipei)
M 4.4 26 km SSW
from Hualien City
Oct 6, 2024 12:42
(Taipei)
M 4.1 156 km ESE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 5, 2024 10:23
(Taipei)
M 4.1 154 km ENE
from Taipei
Sep 29, 2024 20:14
(Taipei)
M 4.1 42 km NNE
from Hualien City
Sep 26, 2024 23:46
(Taipei)
M 4.0 77 km SSE
from Taipei
Sep 24, 2024 20:32
(Taipei)
M 3.1 291 km SE
from Kaohsiung
Sep 21, 2024 18:51
(Taipei)
M 4.8 28 km NNE
from Hualien City
Sep 19, 2024 07:04
(Taipei)
M 4.1 87 km E
from Hualien City
Sep 19, 2024 01:10
(Taipei)
M 4.1 9 km WNW
from Hualien City

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Taiwan

Recent Taiwan Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taiwan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taiwan and elsewhere.

Taiwan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
262 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Oct 27, 2024 21:04

Average

A total of 2629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 262 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taiwan roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taiwan in 2024. A total of 606 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taiwan that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Taiwan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taiwan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taiwan 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Taiwan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2371 90.19%
Mag. 5 235 8.94%
Mag. 6 22 0.84%
Mag. 7 1 0.04%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Taiwan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.4
On Apr 3, 2024 07:58.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Jun 5, 1920 12:21.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taiwan occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 16 kilometers (10 mi) south of Hualien City, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taiwan in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 48 kilometers (30 mi) south of Hualien City. It is the strongest earthquake near Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Taiwan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 3, 2024 07:58
(Taipei)
M 7.4 16 km S
from Hualien City
Sep 18, 2022 14:44
(Taipei)
M 6.9 97 km SSW
from Hualien City
Mar 23, 2022 01:41
(Taipei)
M 6.7 66 km S
from Hualien City
Sep 17, 2022 21:41
(Taipei)
M 6.5 97 km S
from Hualien City
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 18 km NNE
from Hualien City
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 76 km ENE
from Hualien City
May 31, 2016 13:23
(Taipei)
M 6.4 94 km ENE
from Keelung
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 40 km E
from Tainan
Apr 3, 2024 08:11
(Taipei)
M 6.4 16 km NNE
from Hualien City
Oct 24, 2021 13:11
(Taipei)
M 6.2 67 km SSE
from Taipei

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Taiwan

Earthquakes by region of Taiwan

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taiwan.

When was the last earthquake in Taiwan?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiwan on the evening of October 27, 2024 at 21:04 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-southeast of Donggang at a depth of 12km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taiwan in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Taiwan?

A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiwan on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 48km south-east of Hualien City at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taiwan since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Taiwan?

In the past 10 years, 2629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taiwan. This averages to 263 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.