Latest earthquakes near Pingtung County, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pingtung County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pingtung County? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pingtung County (also known as 屏東縣), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 hours ago (Apr 24 00:48 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 299 km NE from Donggang |
| 2 days ago (Apr 22 01:52 Taipei) |
M 3.6 | 153 km S from Donggang |
| 3 days ago (Apr 20 23:18 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 273 km S from Donggang |
| 5 days ago (Apr 19 03:51 Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 124 km S from Donggang |
| 5 days ago (Apr 19 03:39 Taipei) |
M 3.8 | 152 km S from Donggang |
| 7 days ago (Apr 17 17:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 257 km NNE from Donggang |
| 8 days ago (Apr 16 19:13 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 99 km ESE from Donggang |
| 10 days ago (Apr 14 13:58 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 260 km NE from Donggang |
| 13 days ago (Apr 11 07:59 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 274 km NE from Donggang |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 18:47 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 252 km SSE from Donggang |
| 15 days ago (Apr 9 09:53 Taipei) |
M 5.0 | 277 km NNE from Donggang |
| 15 days ago (Apr 8 23:26 Taipei) |
M 5.3 | 383 km NE from Donggang |
| 19 days ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 213 km NNE from Donggang |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 260 km NE from Donggang |
| 20 days ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 82 km N from Donggang |
| 21 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 78 km N from Donggang |
| 21 days ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 217 km NNE from Donggang |
| 22 days ago (Apr 2 02:17 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 128 km SE from Donggang |
| 23 days ago (Apr 1 19:26 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 226 km E from Donggang |
| 30 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 199 km NE from Donggang |
| 31 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 185 km ENE from Donggang |
| 32 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 77 km NNE from Donggang |
| 32 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 172 km NE from Donggang |
| 34 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 63 km N from Donggang |
| 35 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 119 km SE from Donggang |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pingtung County
Recent Pingtung County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pingtung County. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pingtung County and elsewhere.
Apr 9, 2025 09:53AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Apr 8, 2025 11:26PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 118km from Ishigaki (Japan) on Wednesday Night.
Pingtung County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pingtung County, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 213 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pingtung County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pingtung County in 2024. A total of 615 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pingtung 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 Pingtung County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pingtung 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 | 1909 | 89.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 9.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pingtung County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pingtung County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) north-east of Donggang, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pingtung County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-east of Donggang. It is the strongest earthquake near Pingtung 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 Pingtung 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 Pingtung County.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 192 km NE from Donggang |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 118 km NE from Donggang |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 157 km NE from Donggang |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 123 km NE from Donggang |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 223 km NNE from Donggang |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 55 km NNE from Donggang |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 221 km NE from Donggang |
| Oct 24, 2021 13:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 268 km NNE from Donggang |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 272 km NE from Donggang |
| Jan 3, 2022 17:46 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 252 km NE from Donggang |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Pingtung County
Earthquakes by city in Pingtung County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pingtung County, Taiwan.
Use this regional Pingtung County earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hengchun.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pingtung County.
When was the last earthquake in Pingtung County, Taiwan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pingtung County on the night of April 24, 2025 at 00:48 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-east of Donggang at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pingtung County, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pingtung County, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pingtung County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 205km north-east of Donggang at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pingtung County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pingtung County, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pingtung County. This averages to 213 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
