Latest earthquakes near Hsinchu, Hsinchu County today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hsinchu, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hsinchu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hsinchu (also known as 新竹), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hsinchu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hsinchu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hsinchu and elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2025 11:05PM
Strong M6.6 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Dec 24, 2025 05:47PM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon near Kaohsiung in Taiwan.
Hsinchu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hsinchu, Hsinchu County 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 roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hsinchu in 2024. A total of 622 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hsinchu 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hsinchu 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 | 2013 | 90.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 8.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hsinchu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hsinchu 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 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 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, Hsinchu 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 Hsinchu.
Nearest earthquakes from Hsinchu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hsinchu, Hsinchu 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 Hsinchu.
When was the last earthquake in Hsinchu, Hsinchu County?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hsinchu on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 15:35 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east of Hsinchu at a depth of 41km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hsinchu, Hsinchu County in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hsinchu, Hsinchu County?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hsinchu 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hsinchu, Hsinchu County?
In the past 10 years, 2230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hsinchu. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
