Latest earthquakes near Hsinchu County, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hsinchu County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hsinchu County? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hsinchu County (also known as 新竹市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 97 km SE from Hsinchu |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 105 km ESE from Hsinchu |
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 188 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 192 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 102 km SE from Hsinchu |
| 3 days ago (Apr 1 19:26 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 290 km SE from Hsinchu |
| 11 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 132 km SE from Hsinchu |
| 12 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 198 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 13 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 189 km S from Hsinchu |
| 13 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 391 km ENE from Hsinchu |
| 13 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 143 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 14 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 207 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 17 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 272 km S from Hsinchu |
| 21 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 214 km S from Hsinchu |
| 22 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 213 km S from Hsinchu |
| 23 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 195 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 27 days ago (Mar 9 03:03 Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 124 km E from Hsinchu |
| 28 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 111 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 30 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 152 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 30 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 192 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 36 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 174 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 37 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 198 km S from Hsinchu |
| 51 days ago (Feb 12 18:07 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 272 km E from Hsinchu |
| 52 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 99 km SE from Hsinchu |
| 52 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 182 km SSW from Hsinchu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hsinchu County
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.
Mar 23, 2025 06:14AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 115km from Hirara (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
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.
Hsinchu County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2284 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 228 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 | 2065 | 90.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 8.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.88% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 125 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 189 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 171 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 193 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 102 km SE from Hsinchu |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 106 km SE from Hsinchu |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 180 km ENE from Hsinchu |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 211 km S from Hsinchu |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 152 km ESE from Hsinchu |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 93 km ESE from Hsinchu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hsinchu County on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 21:12 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 97km south-east of Hsinchu at a depth of 21km under land. 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, 2284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hsinchu County. This averages to 228 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
