Latest earthquakes near Nantou County, Taiwan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nantou County.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 13, 2024 12:26
(Taipei)
M 4.3 103 km E
from Nantou
Dec 12, 2024 04:05
(Taipei)
M 4.1 114 km E
from Nantou
Dec 10, 2024 21:56
(Taipei)
M 4.2 217 km ENE
from Nantou
Dec 8, 2024 03:44
(Taipei)
M 4.4 96 km E
from Nantou
Dec 7, 2024 15:48
(Taipei)
M 4.9 163 km E
from Nantou
Dec 6, 2024 06:04
(Taipei)
M 4.3 100 km E
from Nantou
Dec 4, 2024 08:09
(Taipei)
M 5.1 274 km E
from Nantou
Dec 1, 2024 08:57
(Taipei)
M 4.2 37 km S
from Nantou
Nov 30, 2024 17:07
(Taipei)
M 5.2 277 km E
from Nantou
Nov 30, 2024 16:34
(Taipei)
M 4.8 273 km E
from Nantou
Nov 27, 2024 23:32
(Taipei)
M 4.6 109 km E
from Nantou
Nov 25, 2024 10:30
(Taipei)
M 4.1 32 km S
from Nantou
Nov 24, 2024 01:19
(Taipei)
M 4.5 71 km ESE
from Nantou
Nov 22, 2024 22:27
(Taipei)
M 4.0 92 km SSW
from Nantou
Nov 22, 2024 22:23
(Taipei)
M 4.4 93 km SSW
from Nantou
Nov 22, 2024 22:17
(Taipei)
M 4.0 90 km SSW
from Nantou
Nov 22, 2024 20:43
(Taipei)
M 4.3 92 km SSW
from Nantou
Nov 22, 2024 20:40
(Taipei)
M 4.9 99 km SSW
from Nantou
Nov 22, 2024 18:45
(Taipei)
M 4.0 93 km SSW
from Nantou
Nov 22, 2024 00:52
(Taipei)
M 3.5 266 km S
from Nantou
Nov 19, 2024 16:02
(Taipei)
M 4.0 111 km E
from Nantou
Nov 19, 2024 12:27
(Taipei)
M 4.2 92 km SSW
from Nantou
Nov 18, 2024 21:27
(Taipei)
M 4.0 108 km ENE
from Nantou
Nov 18, 2024 11:35
(Taipei)
M 5.2 376 km SSE
from Nantou
Nov 14, 2024 10:38
(Taipei)
M 4.6 103 km E
from Nantou

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nantou County

Recent Nantou County Earthquake News

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Nantou County Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
230 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
Dec 13, 2024 12:26

Average

A total of 2302 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 230 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 621 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nantou County that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nantou County (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2073 90.05%
Mag. 5 208 9.04%
Mag. 6 20 0.87%
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

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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nantou County.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 3, 2024 07:58
(Taipei)
M 7.4 95 km E
from Nantou
Sep 18, 2022 14:44
(Taipei)
M 6.9 111 km SE
from Nantou
Mar 23, 2022 01:41
(Taipei)
M 6.7 113 km ESE
from Nantou
Sep 17, 2022 21:41
(Taipei)
M 6.5 117 km SE
from Nantou
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 171 km E
from Nantou
Apr 3, 2024 08:11
(Taipei)
M 6.4 105 km ENE
from Nantou
May 31, 2016 13:23
(Taipei)
M 6.4 264 km NE
from Nantou
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 104 km ENE
from Nantou
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 109 km S
from Nantou
Feb 14, 2015 04:06
(Taipei)
M 6.2 162 km SSE
from Nantou

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou County on the afternoon of December 13, 2024 at 12:26 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 103km east of Nantou at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 2302 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nantou County. This averages to 230 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.