Latest earthquakes near Hualien City, Hualien County today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hualien City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hualien City (also known as 花蓮市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 13 km NNW from Hualien City |
| 3 days ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 52 km NNE from Hualien City |
| 4 days ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 151 km SW from Hualien City |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 154 km SW from Hualien City |
| 5 days ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 14 km N from Hualien City |
| 6 days ago (Apr 2 02:17 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 247 km S from Hualien City |
| 6 days ago (Apr 1 19:26 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 178 km SE from Hualien City |
| 14 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 20 km SE from Hualien City |
| 15 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 86 km SSE from Hualien City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 135 km SW from Hualien City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 369 km ENE from Hualien City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 38 km S from Hualien City |
| 17 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 166 km SW from Hualien City |
| 19 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 253 km S from Hualien City |
| 20 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 190 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 18 12:27 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 281 km ESE from Hualien City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 251 km S from Hualien City |
| 24 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 133 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 25 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 132 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 26 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 94 km S from Hualien City |
| 30 days ago (Mar 9 03:03 Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 93 km NE from Hualien City |
| 31 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 17 km WSW from Hualien City |
| 33 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 64 km SSW from Hualien City |
| 33 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 147 km SW from Hualien City |
| 39 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 78 km SSW from Hualien City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hualien City
Recent Hualien City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hualien City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hualien City 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
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Thursday Afternoon.
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Hualien City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2469 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hualien City, Hualien County 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 City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hualien City in 2024. A total of 638 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hualien City 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 City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hualien City 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 | 2227 | 90.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 221 | 8.95% |
| 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 City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hualien City 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 City 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 City 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 City, Hualien 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 Hualien City.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 154 km SW from Hualien City |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 200 km NNE from Hualien City |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 76 km ENE from Hualien City |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 18 km NNE from Hualien City |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 16 km NNE from Hualien City |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 64 km NNE from Hualien City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hualien City
Nearest earthquakes from Hualien City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hualien City, Hualien County. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2019 12:13 (Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 1 km N from Hualien City |
| Oct 13, 2024 19:36 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 1 km ESE from Hualien City |
| Jul 14, 2021 20:55 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 2 km ESE from Hualien City |
| Apr 26, 2016 04:51 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 2 km NW from Hualien City |
| Dec 9, 2018 23:15 (Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 2 km WNW from Hualien City |
| Apr 29, 2016 08:27 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 2 km SSE from Hualien City |
| Feb 7, 2018 07:24 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 2 km S from Hualien City |
| Aug 19, 2021 23:12 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 3 km S from Hualien City |
| Jul 16, 2021 07:33 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 3 km W from Hualien City |
| Jul 14, 2021 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 3 km S from Hualien City |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Hualien City
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hualien City.
When was the last earthquake in Hualien City, Hualien County?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien City on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 21:12 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 13km north-northwest of Hualien City at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hualien City, Hualien County in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hualien City, Hualien County?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien City 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 City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hualien City, Hualien County?
In the past 10 years, 2469 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hualien City. This averages to 247 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
