Latest earthquakes near Nantou County, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nantou County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nantou County? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nantou County (also known as 南投縣), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nantou County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nantou County. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nantou County and elsewhere.
Sep 7, 2024 01:16PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
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).
Nantou County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2285 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nantou County, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 228 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nantou County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nantou County in 2024. A total of 566 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nantou County 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 Nantou County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nantou County 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 | 2057 | 90.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 206 | 9.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nantou County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nantou County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) east of Nantou, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nantou County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 134 kilometers (83 mi) east of Nantou. It is the strongest earthquake near Nantou County 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 Nantou County, Taiwan 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 Nantou County.
Earthquakes by city in Nantou County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nantou County, Taiwan.
Use this regional Nantou County earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Puli, Zhongxing New Village and Lugu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nantou County.
When was the last earthquake in Nantou County, Taiwan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou County on the morning of September 15, 2024 at 08:17 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 100km south-southwest of Nantou at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nantou County, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nantou County, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 134km east of Nantou at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nantou County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nantou County, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2285 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nantou County. This averages to 229 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
