Latest earthquakes near Nantou, Nantou County today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nantou.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 2, 2023 06:27
(Taipei)
M 4.3 108 km SE
from Nantou
Nov 26, 2023 12:31
(Taipei)
M 4.9 185 km E
from Nantou
Nov 26, 2023 12:11
(Taipei)
M 5.0 181 km E
from Nantou
Nov 25, 2023 19:01
(Taipei)
M 4.2 282 km E
from Nantou
Nov 23, 2023 12:26
(Taipei)
M 4.6 127 km SE
from Nantou
Nov 21, 2023 01:16
(Taipei)
M 4.6 20 km ESE
from Nantou
Nov 17, 2023 05:00
(Taipei)
M 4.4 235 km SSE
from Nantou
Nov 11, 2023 00:54
(Taipei)
M 4.7 119 km ESE
from Nantou
Oct 31, 2023 20:33
(Taipei)
M 4.3 125 km SE
from Nantou
Oct 30, 2023 02:12
(Taipei)
M 4.0 90 km E
from Nantou
Oct 28, 2023 10:16
(Taipei)
M 4.4 182 km SSE
from Nantou
Oct 24, 2023 10:54
(Taipei)
M 4.6 197 km E
from Nantou
Oct 24, 2023 07:05
(Taipei)
M 5.9 202 km E
from Nantou
Oct 23, 2023 21:19
(Taipei)
M 4.4 126 km SE
from Nantou
Oct 19, 2023 00:00
(Taipei)
M 4.0 93 km SE
from Nantou
Oct 14, 2023 22:04
(Taipei)
M 4.9 170 km E
from Nantou
Oct 14, 2023 16:05
(Taipei)
M 4.3 169 km E
from Nantou
Oct 14, 2023 15:56
(Taipei)
M 4.5 165 km E
from Nantou
Oct 14, 2023 15:53
(Taipei)
M 4.9 164 km E
from Nantou
Oct 12, 2023 20:16
(Taipei)
M 4.7 124 km S
from Nantou
Oct 11, 2023 18:36
(Taipei)
M 5.2 98 km SE
from Nantou
Oct 5, 2023 16:53
(Taipei)
M 4.3 175 km E
from Nantou
Oct 5, 2023 08:59
(Taipei)
M 4.1 280 km E
from Nantou
Sep 26, 2023 07:04
(Taipei)
M 4.4 219 km ENE
from Nantou
Sep 20, 2023 22:45
(Taipei)
M 4.4 121 km SE
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:
183 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
Dec 2, 2023 06:27

Average

A total of 1833 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 183 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nantou roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nantou in 2022. A total of 313 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nantou that year. The strongest had a 6.9 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 7 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 1664 90.78%
Mag. 5 152 8.29%
Mag. 6 17 0.93%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nantou

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Sep 18, 2022 14:44.
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 Sep 18, 2022 14:44 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 111 kilometers (69 mi) south-east of Nantou, at a depth of 10 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) south-east of Nantou. It is the strongest earthquake near Nantou in the past 123 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
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, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 109 km S
from Nantou
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 171 km E
from Nantou
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 104 km ENE
from Nantou
Oct 24, 2021 13:11
(Taipei)
M 6.2 136 km ENE
from Nantou
May 9, 2022 14:23
(Taipei)
M 6.2 186 km E
from Nantou
Jan 3, 2022 17:46
(Taipei)
M 6.2 162 km E
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
Aug 2, 2018 21:38
(Taipei)
M 4.2 25 km S
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
Oct 23, 2014 08:53
(Taipei)
M 4.1 27 km SSE
from Nantou
Oct 23, 2014 08:53
(Taipei)
M 4.1 27 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

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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantou on the morning of December 2, 2023 at 06:27 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 108km south-east 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, 1833 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nantou. This averages to 183 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.