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List of latest earthquakes near Kaohsiung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 24, 2025 02:00
(Taipei)
M 4.4 173 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 20, 2025 04:18
(Taipei)
M 4.9 80 km SW
from Kaohsiung
Jun 19, 2025 08:20
(Taipei)
M 4.3 254 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 16, 2025 18:30
(Taipei)
M 3.3 125 km SSW
from Kaohsiung
Jun 15, 2025 05:07
(Taipei)
M 4.2 141 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 12, 2025 00:01
(Taipei)
M 4.3 153 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 11, 2025 19:00
(Taipei)
M 5.9 156 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 7, 2025 19:09
(Taipei)
M 4.0 67 km NNE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 7, 2025 04:26
(Taipei)
M 3.0 172 km SE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 4, 2025 00:17
(Taipei)
M 4.4 204 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
May 30, 2025 15:09
(Taipei)
M 3.0 216 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 28, 2025 22:57
(Taipei)
M 3.9 280 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 28, 2025 22:48
(Taipei)
M 4.9 236 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 28, 2025 10:31
(Taipei)
M 4.4 229 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 21:44
(Taipei)
M 4.4 190 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 21:35
(Taipei)
M 4.8 238 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 21:27
(Taipei)
M 3.7 264 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 21:23
(Taipei)
M 3.0 269 km SSE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 20:13
(Taipei)
M 3.2 278 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 19:33
(Taipei)
M 4.7 239 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 19:02
(Taipei)
M 4.9 245 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 15:34
(Taipei)
M 3.4 287 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 27, 2025 14:45
(Taipei)
M 3.7 253 km SE
from Kaohsiung
May 14, 2025 10:48
(Taipei)
M 4.0 80 km NNE
from Kaohsiung
May 14, 2025 09:16
(Taipei)
M 4.0 247 km NE
from Kaohsiung

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kaohsiung

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.

Kaohsiung Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
211 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Jun 24, 2025 02:00

Average

A total of 2119 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 211 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kaohsiung roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kaohsiung in 2024. A total of 609 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kaohsiung that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

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

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 8 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kaohsiung (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1893 89.33%
Mag. 5 208 9.82%
Mag. 6 17 0.8%
Mag. 7 1 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kaohsiung

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 Kaohsiung occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) north-east of Kaohsiung, at a depth of 40 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) north-east of Kaohsiung. It is the strongest earthquake near Kaohsiung 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kaohsiung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 3, 2024 07:58
(Taipei)
M 7.4 189 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Sep 18, 2022 14:44
(Taipei)
M 6.9 120 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Mar 23, 2022 01:41
(Taipei)
M 6.7 158 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Sep 17, 2022 21:41
(Taipei)
M 6.5 126 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 46 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 218 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Apr 3, 2024 08:11
(Taipei)
M 6.4 216 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Jan 3, 2022 17:46
(Taipei)
M 6.2 252 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 24, 2021 13:11
(Taipei)
M 6.2 261 km NE
from Kaohsiung
May 9, 2022 14:23
(Taipei)
M 6.2 273 km NE
from Kaohsiung

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Kaohsiung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 25, 2021 02:17
(Taipei)
M 4.1 5 km NNE
from Kaohsiung
Dec 26, 2020 08:28
(Taipei)
M 4.2 11 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Feb 11, 2017 01:12
(Taipei)
M 5.3 25 km NNW
from Kaohsiung
Feb 6, 2016 21:41
(Taipei)
M 4.1 29 km N
from Kaohsiung
May 22, 2016 10:06
(Taipei)
M 4.6 31 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Mar 2, 2016 22:07
(Taipei)
M 4.2 32 km NW
from Kaohsiung
Oct 12, 2023 20:16
(Taipei)
M 4.7 31 km NE
from Kaohsiung
May 31, 2019 23:53
(Taipei)
M 4.6 34 km NNE
from Kaohsiung
Jun 23, 2016 00:19
(Taipei)
M 4.4 34 km S
from Kaohsiung
Feb 6, 2016 04:03
(Taipei)
M 4.5 35 km N
from Kaohsiung

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kaohsiung

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kaohsiung.

When was the last earthquake in Kaohsiung?

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaohsiung on the night of June 24, 2025 at 02:00 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 173km north-east of Kaohsiung at a depth of 24km under land. 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, 2119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kaohsiung. This averages to 212 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.