Latest earthquakes near New Taipei City, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near New Taipei City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in New Taipei City? If an earthquake is happening right now near New Taipei City (also known as 新北市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent New Taipei City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near New Taipei City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near New Taipei City and elsewhere.
Nov 14, 2024 10:38AM
Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Nov 7, 2024 01:19AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Nov 1, 2024 12:18AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Oct 27, 2024 06:21PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Oct 27, 2024 02:56PM
Shallow M4.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Afternoon near Tainan in Taiwan.
Oct 27, 2024 02:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Tainan in Taiwan.
New Taipei City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2225 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of New Taipei City, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 222 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near New Taipei City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near New Taipei City in 2024. A total of 596 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of New Taipei City 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 New Taipei City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near New Taipei City 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 | 2006 | 90.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 197 | 8.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near New Taipei City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near New Taipei City occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 132 kilometers (82 mi) south of Banqiao, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near New Taipei City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 156 kilometers (97 mi) south of Banqiao. It is the strongest earthquake near New Taipei City 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 New Taipei City, 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 New Taipei City.
Earthquakes by city in New Taipei City
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near New Taipei City.
When was the last earthquake in New Taipei City, Taiwan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near New Taipei City on the afternoon of November 19, 2024 at 16:02 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 120km south-southeast of Banqiao at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near New Taipei City, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near New Taipei City, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near New Taipei City on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 156km south-southeast of Banqiao at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near New Taipei City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near New Taipei City, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2225 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New Taipei City. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
