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.
Aug 16, 2024 07:35AM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Kaohsiung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2037 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 203 earthquakes per year, or 16 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 558 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kaohsiung 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1817 | 89.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 9.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 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 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 124 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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaohsiung on the evening of September 29, 2024 at 20:14 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-east of Kaohsiung at a depth of 12km 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, 2037 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kaohsiung. This averages to 204 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
