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.
May 12, 2026 02:53PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
May 1, 2026 08:39PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Yuanlin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2261 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 226 earthquakes per year, or 18 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 628 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 | 2035 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 9.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.8% |
| 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 126 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuanlin on the morning of May 17, 2026 at 08:46 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 39km east of Yuanlin at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 2261 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yuanlin. This averages to 226 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
