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List of latest earthquakes near Hualien City.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 21, 2025 04:28
(Taipei)
M 4.1 138 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 04:05
(Taipei)
M 4.9 132 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 03:29
(Taipei)
M 4.3 132 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 01:46
(Taipei)
M 4.4 138 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 01:42
(Taipei)
M 4.8 152 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 01:06
(Taipei)
M 4.3 142 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 00:56
(Taipei)
M 4.5 112 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 00:32
(Taipei)
M 4.5 139 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 00:30
(Taipei)
M 4.6 133 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 00:26
(Taipei)
M 5.1 153 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 21, 2025 00:17
(Taipei)
M 6.0 142 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 10:28
(Taipei)
M 4.3 27 km SW
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 05:03
(Taipei)
M 4.1 205 km NE
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 03:44
(Taipei)
M 5.0 216 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 03:31
(Taipei)
M 5.0 208 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 03:07
(Taipei)
M 4.4 219 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 02:55
(Taipei)
M 4.7 224 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 02:27
(Taipei)
M 4.5 227 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 00:54
(Taipei)
M 4.9 225 km NE
from Hualien City
Jan 19, 2025 00:09
(Taipei)
M 4.8 218 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 18, 2025 21:22
(Taipei)
M 4.5 236 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 18, 2025 21:02
(Taipei)
M 4.6 229 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 18, 2025 20:44
(Taipei)
M 4.2 220 km ENE
from Hualien City
Jan 16, 2025 03:02
(Taipei)
M 4.2 131 km S
from Hualien City
Jan 12, 2025 04:27
(Taipei)
M 4.4 24 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.

Hualien City Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
242 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Jan 21, 2025 04:28

Average

A total of 2421 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 242 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 635 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hualien City that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Hualien City with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Hualien City (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2184 90.21%
Mag. 5 215 8.88%
Mag. 6 21 0.87%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.4
On Apr 3, 2024 07:58.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Jun 5, 1920 12:21.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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, 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
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 3, 2024 08:11
(Taipei)
M 6.4 16 km NNE
from Hualien City
May 9, 2022 14:23
(Taipei)
M 6.2 90 km E
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Hualien City.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 13, 2024 19:36
(Taipei)
M 4.3 1 km ESE
from Hualien City
Feb 8, 2018 08:59
(Taipei)
M 4.5 4 km SSW
from Hualien City
Aug 19, 2021 23:12
(Taipei)
M 4.2 3 km S
from Hualien City
Feb 8, 2018 11:15
(Taipei)
M 4.0 2 km NW
from Hualien City
Feb 7, 2018 07:24
(Taipei)
M 4.6 2 km S
from Hualien City
Apr 29, 2016 08:27
(Taipei)
M 4.0 2 km SSE
from Hualien City
Dec 10, 2019 12:13
(Taipei)
M 4.4 1 km N
from Hualien City
Dec 9, 2018 23:15
(Taipei)
M 5.1 2 km WNW
from Hualien City
Jul 14, 2021 20:55
(Taipei)
M 4.1 2 km ESE
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hualien City on the night of January 21, 2025 at 04:28 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 138km southwest of Hualien City at a depth of 15km 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, 2421 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hualien City. This averages to 242 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.