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.
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.
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.
Hualien City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2434 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 243 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 | 2192 | 90.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 222 | 9.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.78% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien City on the night of January 27, 2026 at 02:48 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-southwest of Hualien City at a depth of 18km under water in the South China Sea. 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, 2434 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hualien City. This averages to 243 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
