Latest earthquakes near Banqiao, New Taipei City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banqiao, New Taipei City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banqiao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banqiao (also known as 板橋), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Banqiao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Banqiao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Banqiao and elsewhere.
Jan 30, 2025 10:11AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Tainan in Taiwan.
Jan 26, 2025 07:38AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck near Tainan in Taiwan.
Jan 25, 2025 07:49PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit near Tainan in Taiwan on Saturday Evening.
Jan 24, 2025 07:18PM
Shallow M4.8 FORESHOCK hit near Yujing in Taiwan on Friday Evening.
Jan 21, 2025 12:26AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit near Yujing in Taiwan on Tuesday Night.
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Banqiao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banqiao, New Taipei City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 228 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Banqiao roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Banqiao in 2024. A total of 623 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Banqiao 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 Banqiao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Banqiao 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 | 2061 | 90.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 201 | 8.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Banqiao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banqiao 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 Banqiao 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 Banqiao 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 Banqiao, New Taipei City 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 Banqiao.
Nearest earthquakes from Banqiao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Banqiao, New Taipei City. 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 Banqiao.
When was the last earthquake in Banqiao, New Taipei City?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Banqiao on the night of January 31, 2025 at 04:05 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south-southwest of Banqiao at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banqiao, New Taipei City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banqiao, New Taipei City?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Banqiao 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 Banqiao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banqiao, New Taipei City?
In the past 10 years, 2284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banqiao. This averages to 228 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
