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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 132 km SE from Hsinchu |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 203 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 189 km S from Hsinchu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 391 km ENE from Hsinchu |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 207 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 12 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 272 km S from Hsinchu |
| 17 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 214 km S from Hsinchu |
| 17 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 213 km S from Hsinchu |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 195 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 111 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 25 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 152 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 193 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 174 km SSE from Hsinchu |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 198 km S from Hsinchu |
| 47 days ago (Feb 12 18:07 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 272 km E from Hsinchu |
| 47 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 99 km SE from Hsinchu |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 182 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 189 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 177 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 183 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 53 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 182 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 90 km ESE from Hsinchu |
| 56 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 182 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 56 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 178 km SSW from Hsinchu |
| 57 days ago (Feb 2 14:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 227 km S from Hsinchu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hsinchu
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.
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.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Hsinchu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2280 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 228 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 | 2061 | 90.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 8.68% |
| 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
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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 152 km ESE 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 |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 211 km S from Hsinchu |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 180 km ENE from Hsinchu |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 176 km ESE from Hsinchu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2016 09:19 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 13 km SW from Hsinchu |
| Dec 26, 2015 05:10 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 30 km E from Hsinchu |
| Apr 1, 2023 04:02 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 42 km S from Hsinchu |
| Jul 7, 2018 18:43 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 54 km SE from Hsinchu |
| Sep 5, 2016 10:02 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 57 km E from Hsinchu |
| May 15, 2015 02:35 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 57 km WSW from Hsinchu |
| May 1, 2015 20:54 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 58 km WSW from Hsinchu |
| Jul 28, 2015 19:47 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 60 km SE from Hsinchu |
| May 11, 2015 16:38 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 60 km WSW from Hsinchu |
| May 8, 2015 04:12 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 60 km WSW from Hsinchu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Hsinchu
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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hsinchu on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 132km south-east of Hsinchu at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine 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, 2280 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hsinchu. This averages to 228 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
