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.
May 12, 2026 02:53PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
May 1, 2026 08:39PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Banqiao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2228 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 222 earthquakes per year, or 18 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 | 2010 | 90.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 199 | 8.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.81% |
| 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 126 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 morning of May 18, 2026 at 07:24 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 252km east of Banqiao at a depth of 10km under water in the East China 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, 2228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banqiao. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
