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.
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.
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 22, 2025 02:48AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea 154km from Kaohsiung (Taiwan) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 21, 2025 12:26AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit near Yujing in Taiwan on Tuesday Night.
Penghu County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1884 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 188 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 | 1682 | 89.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 181 | 9.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 1.06% |
| 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 .
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Penghu County on the afternoon of January 30, 2025 at 14:49 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 99km east-southeast of Magong at a depth of 9km 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, 1884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Penghu County . This averages to 188 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
