Latest earthquakes near Kaohsiung today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kaohsiung, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kaohsiung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kaohsiung (also known as 高雄市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kaohsiung Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kaohsiung. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kaohsiung and elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2023 12:31PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Oct 24, 2023 07:05AM
On Tuesday Morning a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 157km from Taipei (Taiwan).
Oct 11, 2023 06:36PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Hualien City in Taiwan.
Oct 4, 2023 11:35AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea 130km from Laoag (The Philippines) on Wednesday Morning.
Sep 12, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.3 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea 136km from Laoag (The Philippines) on Tuesday Evening.
Sep 5, 2023 05:30PM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Tainan in Taiwan.
Kaohsiung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1608 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kaohsiung in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 160 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kaohsiung roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kaohsiung in 2022. A total of 315 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kaohsiung that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kaohsiung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kaohsiung 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 | 1443 | 89.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 149 | 9.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kaohsiung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kaohsiung occurred on Sep 18, 2022 14:44 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 120 kilometers (75 mi) east-northeast of Kaohsiung, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kaohsiung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 206 kilometers (128 mi) east-northeast of Kaohsiung. It is the strongest earthquake near Kaohsiung in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung.
Nearest earthquakes from Kaohsiung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kaohsiung. 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 Kaohsiung.
When was the last earthquake in Kaohsiung?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaohsiung on the morning of December 2, 2023 at 06:27 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 143km east-northeast of Kaohsiung at a depth of 27km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kaohsiung in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kaohsiung?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaohsiung on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 206km north-east of Kaohsiung at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kaohsiung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kaohsiung?
In the past 10 years, 1608 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kaohsiung. This averages to 161 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
