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.
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.
Dec 8, 2025 07:24PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Nantou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2319 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 231 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 | 2089 | 90.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 212 | 9.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.73% |
| 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.
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.
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou on the night of December 14, 2025 at 01:58 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 131km east-northeast of Nantou at a depth of 27km 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, 2319 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nantou. This averages to 232 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
