Latest earthquakes near Nantou, Nantou County today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nantou, Nantou County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nantou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nantou (also known as 南投), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 111 km E from Nantou |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 158 km ESE from Nantou |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 87 km S from Nantou |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 104 km SSW from Nantou |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 252 km SSE from Nantou |
| 12 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 176 km S from Nantou |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 253 km SSE from Nantou |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 123 km SSE from Nantou |
| 17 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 122 km SSE from Nantou |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 123 km SE from Nantou |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 80 km E from Nantou |
| 25 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 82 km SE from Nantou |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 90 km S from Nantou |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 104 km SE from Nantou |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 96 km S from Nantou |
| 33 days ago (Feb 26 18:04 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 296 km SSE from Nantou |
| 38 days ago (Feb 21 13:33 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 248 km S from Nantou |
| 47 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 105 km ENE from Nantou |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 79 km S from Nantou |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 06:02 Taipei) |
M 3.1 | 267 km S from Nantou |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 86 km S from Nantou |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 74 km SSW from Nantou |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 80 km S from Nantou |
| 53 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 79 km S from Nantou |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 126 km ENE 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.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Nantou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2354 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 235 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 631 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nantou 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2122 | 90.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 211 | 8.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nantou
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 125 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 105 km ENE from Nantou |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 171 km E 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.
| 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 |
| Aug 2, 2018 21:38 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 25 km S from Nantou |
| Feb 18, 2023 23:49 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 25 km SSE 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 |
| Nov 11, 2017 21:39 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 31 km S from Nantou |
| Mar 19, 2022 23:23 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 31 km S 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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 111km 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, 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, 2354 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nantou. This averages to 235 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
