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.
May 10, 2024 03:45PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Friday Afternoon.
May 6, 2024 05:45PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Penghu County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1800 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 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Penghu County roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Penghu County in 2024. A total of 507 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 | 1606 | 89.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 175 | 9.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 1.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 124 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Penghu County on the morning of July 26, 2024 at 10:23 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east-northeast of Magong at a depth of 41km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 1800 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Penghu County . This averages to 180 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
