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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 132 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 204 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 225 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 336 km ENE from Banqiao |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 244 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 299 km S from Banqiao |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 240 km S from Banqiao |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 239 km S from Banqiao |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 211 km S from Banqiao |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 123 km S from Banqiao |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 172 km S from Banqiao |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 233 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 191 km S from Banqiao |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 236 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 18:07 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 223 km E from Banqiao |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 96 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 221 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 228 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 218 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 221 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 221 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 71 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 222 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 219 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 52 days ago (Feb 2 14:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 254 km S from Banqiao |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near New Taipei City
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.
Mar 23, 2025 06:14AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 115km from Hirara (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
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).
New Taipei City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2296 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 229 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 624 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 | 2073 | 90.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 202 | 8.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.87% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 132 km S from Banqiao |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 209 km S from Banqiao |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 182 km S from Banqiao |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 211 km S from Banqiao |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 124 km ENE from Banqiao |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 247 km SSW from Banqiao |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 104 km SSE from Banqiao |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 125 km SE from Banqiao |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 100 km SSE from Banqiao |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 150 km SE from Banqiao |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near New Taipei City on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 132km 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, 2296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New Taipei City. This averages to 230 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
