Latest earthquakes near Taiwan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Taiwan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 27, 2025 09:58
(Taipei)
M 4.2 38 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 27, 2025 09:48
(Taipei)
M 4.7 88 km S
from Kaohsiung
Jan 27, 2025 09:25
(Taipei)
M 4.4 84 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Jan 27, 2025 08:18
(Taipei)
M 5.0 83 km E
from Kaohsiung
Jan 27, 2025 02:06
(Taipei)
M 4.2 34 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 27, 2025 00:35
(Taipei)
M 4.1 34 km ENE
from Tainan
Jan 26, 2025 07:38
(Taipei)
M 5.2 25 km ENE
from Tainan
Jan 26, 2025 00:10
(Taipei)
M 4.9 36 km E
from Kaohsiung
Jan 26, 2025 00:07
(Taipei)
M 4.2 39 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 25, 2025 21:00
(Taipei)
M 4.5 38 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 25, 2025 19:49
(Taipei)
M 5.1 35 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 25, 2025 06:01
(Taipei)
M 4.9 29 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 24, 2025 19:18
(Taipei)
M 4.8 28 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 24, 2025 17:16
(Taipei)
M 4.0 39 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 24, 2025 01:00
(Taipei)
M 4.1 42 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 23, 2025 15:46
(Taipei)
M 4.1 44 km ENE
from Tainan
Jan 23, 2025 05:31
(Taipei)
M 4.3 41 km ENE
from Tainan
Jan 22, 2025 19:55
(Taipei)
M 4.9 26 km SSW
from Hualien City
Jan 22, 2025 16:11
(Taipei)
M 4.9 136 km ESE
from Kaohsiung
Jan 22, 2025 10:30
(Taipei)
M 3.5 184 km SSE
from Kaohsiung
Jan 22, 2025 08:41
(Taipei)
M 4.2 42 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 22, 2025 08:14
(Taipei)
M 4.5 49 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 22, 2025 05:30
(Taipei)
M 4.7 43 km ENE
from Tainan
Jan 22, 2025 03:42
(Taipei)
M 4.3 56 km NE
from Tainan
Jan 22, 2025 03:06
(Taipei)
M 3.3 122 km S
from Kaohsiung

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:
268 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Jan 27, 2025 09:58

Average

A total of 2689 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 268 earthquakes per year, or 22 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 653 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 2426 90.22%
Mag. 5 240 8.93%
Mag. 6 22 0.82%
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 125 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, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 40 km E
from Tainan
May 31, 2016 13:23
(Taipei)
M 6.4 94 km ENE
from Keelung
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 18 km NNE
from Hualien City
Apr 3, 2024 08:11
(Taipei)
M 6.4 16 km NNE
from Hualien City
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 76 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 3, 2022 17:46
(Taipei)
M 6.2 67 km E
from Hualien City

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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taiwan on the morning of January 27, 2025 at 09:58 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 38km north-east of Tainan at a depth of 13km under land. 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, 2689 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taiwan. This averages to 269 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.