Latest earthquakes near Magong, Penghu County today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Magong, Penghu County , Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Magong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Magong, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 223 km E from Magong |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 252 km E from Magong |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 120 km ESE from Magong |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 99 km SE from Magong |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 269 km SE from Magong |
| 12 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 197 km SE from Magong |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 272 km SE from Magong |
| 17 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 172 km ESE from Magong |
| 17 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 171 km ESE from Magong |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 201 km ESE from Magong |
| 23 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 194 km ENE from Magong |
| 25 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 176 km E from Magong |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 106 km ESE from Magong |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 190 km E from Magong |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 115 km ESE from Magong |
| 38 days ago (Feb 21 13:33 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 224 km SSE from Magong |
| 47 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 221 km ENE from Magong |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 102 km ESE from Magong |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 06:02 Taipei) |
M 3.1 | 236 km SSE from Magong |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 104 km ESE from Magong |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 97 km ESE from Magong |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 107 km ESE from Magong |
| 53 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 106 km ESE from Magong |
| 55 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 241 km ENE from Magong |
| 56 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 99 km ESE from Magong |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Magong
Recent Magong Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Magong. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Magong 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.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Magong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1899 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magong, Penghu County in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 189 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Magong roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Magong in 2024. A total of 598 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Magong 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 Magong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Magong 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 | 1697 | 89.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 182 | 9.58% |
| 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 Magong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magong 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 Magong 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 Magong 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 Magong, Penghu County 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 Magong.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 220 km ENE from Magong |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 286 km ENE from Magong |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 125 km ESE from Magong |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 221 km ENE from Magong |
| Jan 3, 2022 17:46 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 276 km E from Magong |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 251 km ENE from Magong |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Magong
Nearest earthquakes from Magong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Magong, Penghu County . You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2017 07:36 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 59 km SE from Magong |
| Apr 13, 2024 02:44 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 61 km ESE from Magong |
| Feb 2, 2024 18:10 (Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 63 km E from Magong |
| Feb 29, 2024 13:26 (Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 65 km E from Magong |
| Nov 7, 2017 01:36 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 67 km ENE from Magong |
| Apr 14, 2024 02:39 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 67 km ESE from Magong |
| Apr 1, 2024 14:51 (Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 67 km ESE from Magong |
| Nov 10, 2018 09:51 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 69 km ESE from Magong |
| Jan 6, 2020 14:53 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 70 km ESE from Magong |
| May 23, 2018 16:30 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 71 km E from Magong |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Magong
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Magong.
When was the last earthquake in Magong, Penghu County ?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Magong on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east of Magong at a depth of 25km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magong, Penghu County in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magong, Penghu County ?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Magong 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 Magong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magong, Penghu County ?
In the past 10 years, 1899 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magong. This averages to 190 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
