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List of latest earthquakes near Kaohsiung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 2, 2023 06:27
(Taipei)
M 4.3 143 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 30, 2023 00:19
(Taipei)
M 3.1 287 km SSE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 29, 2023 05:11
(Taipei)
M 3.7 290 km SE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 26, 2023 12:31
(Taipei)
M 4.9 271 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 26, 2023 12:11
(Taipei)
M 5.0 267 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 23, 2023 12:26
(Taipei)
M 4.6 142 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 21, 2023 01:16
(Taipei)
M 4.6 146 km NNE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 17, 2023 05:00
(Taipei)
M 4.4 157 km ESE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 11, 2023 00:54
(Taipei)
M 4.7 159 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Nov 3, 2023 13:16
(Taipei)
M 4.7 246 km SE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 31, 2023 20:33
(Taipei)
M 4.3 150 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 30, 2023 02:12
(Taipei)
M 4.0 179 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 28, 2023 10:16
(Taipei)
M 4.4 113 km E
from Kaohsiung
Oct 24, 2023 10:54
(Taipei)
M 4.6 283 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 24, 2023 07:05
(Taipei)
M 5.9 287 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 23, 2023 21:19
(Taipei)
M 4.4 116 km ENE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 19, 2023 00:00
(Taipei)
M 4.0 120 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 14, 2023 22:04
(Taipei)
M 4.9 255 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 14, 2023 16:05
(Taipei)
M 4.3 255 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 14, 2023 15:56
(Taipei)
M 4.5 255 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 14, 2023 15:53
(Taipei)
M 4.9 251 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 12, 2023 20:16
(Taipei)
M 4.7 31 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 11, 2023 18:36
(Taipei)
M 5.2 126 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 10, 2023 08:36
(Taipei)
M 3.1 269 km SE
from Kaohsiung
Oct 5, 2023 16:53
(Taipei)
M 4.3 259 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:
160 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
Dec 2, 2023 06:27

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.

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 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kaohsiung (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Sep 18, 2022 14:44.
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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kaohsiung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 270 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 218 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 46 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
Jan 3, 2022 17:46
(Taipei)
M 6.2 252 km NE
from Kaohsiung
Feb 14, 2015 04:06
(Taipei)
M 6.2 114 km E
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
Mar 22, 2014 08:11
(Taipei)
M 4.3 20 km NE
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
Oct 12, 2014 23:53
(Taipei)
M 4.6 29 km S
from Kaohsiung
Apr 19, 2015 07:21
(Taipei)
M 4.6 31 km S
from Kaohsiung
Oct 12, 2023 20:16
(Taipei)
M 4.7 31 km NE
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

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 4.3 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.