Latest earthquakes near Keelung today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Keelung, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Keelung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Keelung, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Keelung Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Keelung. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Keelung 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).
Keelung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2213 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Keelung in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 221 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Keelung roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Keelung in 2024. A total of 571 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Keelung 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 Keelung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Keelung 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 | 1996 | 90.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 195 | 8.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Keelung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Keelung occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 145 kilometers (90 mi) south of Keelung, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Keelung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 162 kilometers (101 mi) south of Keelung. It is the strongest earthquake near Keelung 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 Keelung 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 Keelung.
Nearest earthquakes from Keelung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Keelung. 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 Keelung.
When was the last earthquake in Keelung?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Keelung on the morning of October 11, 2024 at 08:15 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Keelung at a depth of 10km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Keelung in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Keelung?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Keelung on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 162km south of Keelung at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Keelung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Keelung?
In the past 10 years, 2213 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Keelung. This averages to 221 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
