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.
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.
Dec 4, 2024 08:09AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 109km from Ishigaki (Japan) on Wednesday Morning.
Nov 30, 2024 05:07PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Ishigaki (Japan).
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 2397 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 239 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 627 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 | 2160 | 90.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 216 | 9.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.83% |
| 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 124 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.
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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien County on the night of December 18, 2024 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 147km east-northeast of Hualien City at a depth of 111km under water in the East China 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, 2397 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hualien County. This averages to 240 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
