Latest earthquakes near Changhua County, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Changhua County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Changhua County? If an earthquake is happening right now near Changhua County (also known as Changhua), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 120 km E from Yuanlin |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 168 km ESE from Yuanlin |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 92 km S from Yuanlin |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 107 km S from Yuanlin |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 259 km SSE from Yuanlin |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 183 km SSE from Yuanlin |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 260 km SSE from Yuanlin |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 131 km SSE from Yuanlin |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 130 km SSE from Yuanlin |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 132 km SE from Yuanlin |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 89 km E from Yuanlin |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 92 km SE from Yuanlin |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 94 km S from Yuanlin |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 113 km SE from Yuanlin |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 100 km S from Yuanlin |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 13:33 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 252 km S from Yuanlin |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 113 km ENE from Yuanlin |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 82 km S from Yuanlin |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 06:02 Taipei) |
M 3.1 | 271 km S from Yuanlin |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 89 km S from Yuanlin |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 77 km S from Yuanlin |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 84 km S from Yuanlin |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 83 km S from Yuanlin |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 132 km ENE from Yuanlin |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 81 km S from Yuanlin |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Changhua County
Recent Changhua County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Changhua County. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Changhua County and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Changhua County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2322 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Changhua County, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 232 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Changhua County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Changhua County in 2024. A total of 627 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Changhua County 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 Changhua County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Changhua County 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 | 2092 | 90.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 209 | 9.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Changhua County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Changhua County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) east of Yuanlin, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Changhua County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 143 kilometers (89 mi) east of Yuanlin. It is the strongest earthquake near Changhua County 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 Changhua County, 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 Changhua County.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 105 km E from Yuanlin |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 120 km SE from Yuanlin |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 123 km ESE from Yuanlin |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 126 km SE from Yuanlin |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 179 km E from Yuanlin |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 113 km E from Yuanlin |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 267 km NE from Yuanlin |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 113 km S from Yuanlin |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 112 km E from Yuanlin |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 141 km ENE from Yuanlin |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Changhua County
Earthquakes by city in Changhua County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Changhua County, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Changhua County.
When was the last earthquake in Changhua County, Taiwan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Changhua County on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 120km east of Yuanlin at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Changhua County, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Changhua County, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Changhua County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 143km east-southeast of Yuanlin at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Changhua County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Changhua County, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2322 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Changhua County. This averages to 232 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
