Latest earthquakes near Yuanlin, Changhua County today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yuanlin, Changhua County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yuanlin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yuanlin (also known as T’ai-chung), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yuanlin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yuanlin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yuanlin and elsewhere.
Jan 30, 2025 10:11AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Tainan in Taiwan.
Jan 26, 2025 07:38AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near Yujing in Taiwan.
Jan 25, 2025 07:49PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck near Tainan in Taiwan.
Jan 24, 2025 07:18PM
Shallow M4.8 FORESHOCK hit near Tainan in Taiwan on Friday Evening.
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).
Yuanlin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2317 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yuanlin, Changhua County in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 231 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yuanlin roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yuanlin in 2024. A total of 627 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yuanlin 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 Yuanlin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yuanlin 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 | 2087 | 90.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 209 | 9.02% |
| 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 Yuanlin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yuanlin 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 Yuanlin 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 Yuanlin 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 Yuanlin, Changhua County 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 Yuanlin.
Nearest earthquakes from Yuanlin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yuanlin, Changhua County. 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 Yuanlin.
When was the last earthquake in Yuanlin, Changhua County?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuanlin on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 13:33 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south of Yuanlin at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yuanlin, Changhua County in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yuanlin, Changhua County?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuanlin 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 Yuanlin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yuanlin, Changhua County?
In the past 10 years, 2317 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yuanlin. This averages to 232 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
