Latest earthquakes near Changhua County, Taiwan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Changhua County.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 11, 2024 08:15
(Taipei)
M 5.0 367 km E
from Yuanlin
Oct 10, 2024 20:40
(Taipei)
M 4.4 98 km ESE
from Yuanlin
Sep 29, 2024 20:14
(Taipei)
M 4.1 131 km ENE
from Yuanlin
Sep 26, 2024 23:46
(Taipei)
M 4.0 136 km ENE
from Yuanlin
Sep 21, 2024 18:51
(Taipei)
M 4.8 116 km ENE
from Yuanlin
Sep 19, 2024 01:10
(Taipei)
M 4.1 97 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 18, 2024 23:09
(Taipei)
M 4.6 193 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 18, 2024 08:42
(Taipei)
M 4.3 117 km SE
from Yuanlin
Sep 15, 2024 08:17
(Taipei)
M 4.0 101 km SSW
from Yuanlin
Sep 14, 2024 15:36
(Taipei)
M 4.1 130 km SSE
from Yuanlin
Sep 14, 2024 07:59
(Taipei)
M 4.9 278 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 13, 2024 12:59
(Taipei)
M 4.6 118 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 12, 2024 05:15
(Taipei)
M 4.3 160 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 11, 2024 21:41
(Taipei)
M 4.5 112 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 9, 2024 21:18
(Taipei)
M 4.4 210 km SE
from Yuanlin
Sep 8, 2024 05:53
(Taipei)
M 4.0 93 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 7, 2024 13:16
(Taipei)
M 4.9 117 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 2, 2024 16:26
(Taipei)
M 5.0 110 km E
from Yuanlin
Sep 1, 2024 02:21
(Taipei)
M 4.5 115 km E
from Yuanlin
Aug 29, 2024 04:14
(Taipei)
M 4.4 112 km E
from Yuanlin
Aug 26, 2024 23:28
(Taipei)
M 4.3 172 km E
from Yuanlin
Aug 22, 2024 21:56
(Taipei)
M 4.1 149 km ENE
from Yuanlin
Aug 22, 2024 19:14
(Taipei)
M 4.6 225 km SSE
from Yuanlin
Aug 22, 2024 15:37
(Taipei)
M 4.0 175 km E
from Yuanlin
Aug 22, 2024 09:23
(Taipei)
M 4.2 96 km E
from Yuanlin

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Changhua County

Recent Changhua County Earthquake News

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Changhua County Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
225 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Oct 11, 2024 08:15

Average

A total of 2250 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 225 earthquakes per year, or 18 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 573 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Changhua County that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Changhua County (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2026 90.04%
Mag. 5 202 8.98%
Mag. 6 21 0.93%
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

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 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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
May 31, 2016 13:23
(Taipei)
M 6.4 267 km NE
from Yuanlin
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 112 km E
from Yuanlin
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 113 km S
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
Feb 14, 2015 04:06
(Taipei)
M 6.2 171 km SSE
from Yuanlin

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Changhua County

Earthquakes by city in Changhua County

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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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Changhua County on the morning of October 11, 2024 at 08:15 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 367km east of Yuanlin at a depth of 10km under water in the East China 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, 2250 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Changhua County. This averages to 225 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.