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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Apr 24 00:48 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 140 km SE from Banqiao |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 08:02 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 144 km SE from Banqiao |
| 6 days ago (Apr 18 04:10 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 246 km ESE from Banqiao |
| 7 days ago (Apr 17 17:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 79 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 10 days ago (Apr 14 13:58 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 80 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 13 days ago (Apr 11 15:49 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 258 km ESE from Banqiao |
| 13 days ago (Apr 11 07:59 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 155 km SE from Banqiao |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 09:53 Taipei) |
M 5.0 | 62 km SE from Banqiao |
| 15 days ago (Apr 8 23:26 Taipei) |
M 5.3 | 170 km E from Banqiao |
| 19 days ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 103 km S from Banqiao |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 90 km SE from Banqiao |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 229 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 21 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 234 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 21 days ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 103 km S from Banqiao |
| 22 days ago (Apr 1 19:26 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 285 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 30 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 126 km S from Banqiao |
| 31 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 199 km SSE from Banqiao |
| 32 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 225 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 32 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 339 km ENE from Banqiao |
| 32 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 154 km S from Banqiao |
| 34 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 248 km SSW from Banqiao |
| 36 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 299 km S from Banqiao |
| 40 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 240 km S from Banqiao |
| 41 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 239 km S from Banqiao |
| 42 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 209 km S from Banqiao |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Banqiao
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.
Apr 9, 2025 09:53AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Apr 8, 2025 11:26PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 118km from Ishigaki (Japan) on Wednesday Night.
Banqiao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2291 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 229 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 625 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 | 2071 | 90.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 202 | 8.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.74% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 100 km SSE from Banqiao |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 104 km SSE from Banqiao |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 247 km SSW from Banqiao |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 124 km ENE from Banqiao |
| Jan 3, 2022 17:46 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 138 km SE from Banqiao |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 150 km SE from Banqiao |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2021 15:53 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 16 km E from Banqiao |
| Jan 17, 2018 13:59 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 26 km E from Banqiao |
| Sep 5, 2016 10:02 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 28 km SSE from Banqiao |
| Dec 26, 2015 05:10 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 33 km SW from Banqiao |
| Feb 29, 2016 09:36 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 34 km ESE from Banqiao |
| Mar 6, 2016 02:11 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 35 km SE from Banqiao |
| Jun 11, 2017 00:46 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 39 km SSE from Banqiao |
| Feb 19, 2023 07:32 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 39 km SSE from Banqiao |
| Nov 12, 2015 05:31 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 39 km E from Banqiao |
| Mar 13, 2019 04:19 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 40 km E from Banqiao |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Banqiao
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 April 24, 2025 at 00:48 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-east of Banqiao at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 2291 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banqiao. This averages to 229 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
