Latest earthquakes near Penghu County , Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Penghu County , Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Penghu County ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Penghu County (also known as P’eng-hu), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 206 km ENE from Magong |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 251 km ENE from Magong |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 92 km ESE from Magong |
| 1 day ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 92 km ESE from Magong |
| 1 day ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 215 km ENE from Magong |
| 2 days ago (Apr 2 02:17 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 276 km SE from Magong |
| 10 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 223 km E from Magong |
| 11 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 249 km E from Magong |
| 12 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 120 km ESE from Magong |
| 13 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 200 km E from Magong |
| 14 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 99 km SE from Magong |
| 15 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 269 km SE from Magong |
| 16 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 197 km SE from Magong |
| 17 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 272 km SE from Magong |
| 21 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 172 km ESE from Magong |
| 21 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 171 km ESE from Magong |
| 22 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 201 km ESE from Magong |
| 26 days ago (Mar 9 03:03 Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 289 km ENE from Magong |
| 27 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 194 km ENE from Magong |
| 29 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 176 km E from Magong |
| 30 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 106 km ESE from Magong |
| 35 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 190 km E from Magong |
| 36 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 115 km ESE from Magong |
| 42 days ago (Feb 21 13:33 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 224 km SSE from Magong |
| 52 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 221 km ENE from Magong |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Penghu County
Recent Penghu County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Penghu County . Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Penghu County and elsewhere.
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.
Penghu County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1904 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Penghu County , Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 190 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Penghu County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Penghu County in 2024. A total of 598 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Penghu County 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 Penghu County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Penghu County 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 | 1702 | 89.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 182 | 9.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Penghu County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Penghu County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) east of Magong, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Penghu County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 242 kilometers (150 mi) east of Magong. It is the strongest earthquake near Penghu County 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 Penghu County , 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 Penghu County .
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 207 km E from Magong |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 186 km ESE from Magong |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 208 km E from Magong |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 193 km ESE from Magong |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 221 km ENE from Magong |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 220 km ENE from Magong |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 125 km ESE from Magong |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 286 km ENE from Magong |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 300 km E from Magong |
| Jan 3, 2022 17:46 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 276 km E from Magong |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Penghu County
Earthquakes by city in Penghu County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Penghu County , Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Penghu County .
When was the last earthquake in Penghu County , Taiwan?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Penghu County on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 21:12 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 206km east-northeast of Magong at a depth of 21km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Penghu County , Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Penghu County , Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Penghu County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 242km east of Magong at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Penghu County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Penghu County , Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 1904 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Penghu County . This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
