Latest earthquakes near Hualien County, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hualien County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hualien County? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hualien County (also known as 花蓮縣), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 20 km SE from Hualien City |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 91 km SSE from Hualien City |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 135 km SW from Hualien City |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 369 km ENE from Hualien City |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 156 km SW from Hualien City |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 253 km S from Hualien City |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 190 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 251 km S from Hualien City |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 133 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 132 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 97 km S from Hualien City |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 17 km WSW from Hualien City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 64 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 148 km SW from Hualien City |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 78 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 147 km SW from Hualien City |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 18:04 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 293 km S from Hualien City |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 13:33 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 281 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 18:07 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 228 km ENE from Hualien City |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 22 km NNE from Hualien City |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 139 km SW from Hualien City |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 145 km SW from Hualien City |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 139 km SW from Hualien City |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 137 km SW from Hualien City |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 137 km SW from Hualien City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hualien County
Recent Hualien County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hualien County. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hualien 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.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Hualien County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hualien County, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 246 earthquakes per year, or 20 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hualien County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hualien County in 2024. A total of 637 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hualien 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 Hualien County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hualien 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 | 2221 | 90.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 221 | 8.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 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 Hualien County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hualien County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 16 kilometers (10 mi) south of Hualien City, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hualien County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 48 kilometers (30 mi) south of Hualien City. It is the strongest earthquake near Hualien 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 Hualien 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 Hualien County.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 16 km S from Hualien City |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 97 km SSW from Hualien City |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 66 km S from Hualien City |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 97 km S from Hualien City |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 200 km NNE from Hualien City |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 16 km NNE from Hualien City |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 154 km SW from Hualien City |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 18 km NNE from Hualien City |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 76 km ENE from Hualien City |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 90 km E from Hualien City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hualien County
Earthquakes by city in Hualien County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hualien County, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hualien County.
When was the last earthquake in Hualien County, Taiwan?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien County on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 20km south-east of Hualien City at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hualien County, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hualien County, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 48km south-east of Hualien City at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hualien County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hualien County, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2463 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hualien County. This averages to 246 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
