Latest earthquakes near Nantou, Nantou County today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nantou.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 27, 2024 18:21
(Taipei)
M 5.1 103 km E
from Nantou
Oct 27, 2024 14:56
(Taipei)
M 4.2 60 km SSW
from Nantou
Oct 27, 2024 14:19
(Taipei)
M 4.3 61 km SSW
from Nantou
Oct 27, 2024 06:16
(Taipei)
M 4.4 232 km SSE
from Nantou
Oct 24, 2024 23:59
(Taipei)
M 4.2 188 km E
from Nantou
Oct 23, 2024 06:02
(Taipei)
M 4.4 217 km SSE
from Nantou
Oct 16, 2024 21:58
(Taipei)
M 4.8 103 km E
from Nantou
Oct 14, 2024 21:17
(Taipei)
M 4.6 123 km ENE
from Nantou
Oct 14, 2024 19:20
(Taipei)
M 4.4 107 km ENE
from Nantou
Oct 13, 2024 19:36
(Taipei)
M 5.1 97 km E
from Nantou
Oct 11, 2024 20:52
(Taipei)
M 4.7 87 km ESE
from Nantou
Oct 10, 2024 20:40
(Taipei)
M 4.4 88 km E
from Nantou
Oct 6, 2024 12:42
(Taipei)
M 4.1 231 km SSE
from Nantou
Oct 5, 2024 10:23
(Taipei)
M 4.1 299 km NE
from Nantou
Sep 29, 2024 20:14
(Taipei)
M 4.1 124 km ENE
from Nantou
Sep 26, 2024 23:46
(Taipei)
M 4.0 130 km ENE
from Nantou
Sep 21, 2024 18:51
(Taipei)
M 4.8 109 km ENE
from Nantou
Sep 19, 2024 07:04
(Taipei)
M 4.1 182 km E
from Nantou
Sep 19, 2024 01:10
(Taipei)
M 4.1 88 km E
from Nantou
Sep 18, 2024 23:09
(Taipei)
M 4.6 184 km E
from Nantou
Sep 18, 2024 08:42
(Taipei)
M 4.3 107 km SE
from Nantou
Sep 15, 2024 08:17
(Taipei)
M 4.0 100 km SSW
from Nantou
Sep 14, 2024 15:36
(Taipei)
M 4.1 122 km SSE
from Nantou
Sep 14, 2024 07:59
(Taipei)
M 4.4 269 km E
from Nantou
Sep 13, 2024 12:59
(Taipei)
M 4.3 108 km E
from Nantou

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nantou

Recent Nantou Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nantou. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nantou and elsewhere.

Nantou Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
228 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.1
Oct 27, 2024 18:21

Average

A total of 2287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nantou, Nantou County 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 roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nantou in 2024. A total of 588 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nantou that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nantou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nantou 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 (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2059 90.03%
Mag. 5 206 9.01%
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

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 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 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 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, Nantou County 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nantou.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 104 km ENE
from Nantou
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 171 km E
from Nantou
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 109 km S
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
Oct 24, 2021 13:11
(Taipei)
M 6.2 136 km ENE
from Nantou

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nantou

Nearest earthquakes from Nantou

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nantou, Nantou County. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Nantou.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 14, 2022 19:30
(Taipei)
M 4.0 5 km S
from Nantou
Jul 26, 2020 05:33
(Taipei)
M 4.1 15 km NE
from Nantou
Nov 21, 2023 01:16
(Taipei)
M 4.6 20 km ESE
from Nantou
Apr 2, 2018 00:02
(Taipei)
M 4.4 26 km ESE
from Nantou
Feb 18, 2023 23:49
(Taipei)
M 4.5 25 km SSE
from Nantou
Aug 2, 2018 21:38
(Taipei)
M 4.2 25 km S
from Nantou
Nov 11, 2017 20:22
(Taipei)
M 4.9 29 km S
from Nantou
May 29, 2020 03:34
(Taipei)
M 4.0 29 km SSE
from Nantou
Mar 19, 2022 23:23
(Taipei)
M 4.5 31 km S
from Nantou
May 13, 2024 15:57
(Taipei)
M 4.1 32 km ESE
from Nantou

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Nantou

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nantou.

When was the last earthquake in Nantou, Nantou County?

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou on the evening of October 27, 2024 at 18:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 103km east of Nantou at a depth of 29km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nantou, Nantou County in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Nantou, Nantou County?

A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou 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 since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Nantou, Nantou County?

In the past 10 years, 2287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nantou. This averages to 229 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.