Latest earthquakes near Hsinchu County, Taiwan today
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Recent Hsinchu County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hsinchu County. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hsinchu County and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2026 01:14AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Mar 12, 2026 08:14PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Hsinchu County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2237 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hsinchu County, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 223 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hsinchu County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hsinchu County in 2024. A total of 622 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hsinchu 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 Hsinchu County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hsinchu 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 | 2020 | 90.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 8.85% |
| 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 Hsinchu County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hsinchu County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) south-southeast of Hsinchu, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hsinchu County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 159 kilometers (99 mi) south-southeast of Hsinchu. It is the strongest earthquake near Hsinchu County 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 Hsinchu 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 Hsinchu County.
Earthquakes by city in Hsinchu County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hsinchu County.
When was the last earthquake in Hsinchu County, Taiwan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hsinchu County on the evening of April 5, 2026 at 23:34 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 212km east of Hsinchu at a depth of 135km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hsinchu County, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hsinchu County, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hsinchu County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 159km south-east of Hsinchu at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hsinchu County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hsinchu County, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2237 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hsinchu County. This averages to 224 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
