Latest earthquakes near Pingtung County, Taiwan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Pingtung County.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 8, 2024 03:44
(Taipei)
M 4.4 197 km NE
from Donggang
Dec 7, 2024 15:48
(Taipei)
M 4.9 246 km NE
from Donggang
Dec 6, 2024 06:04
(Taipei)
M 4.3 191 km NE
from Donggang
Dec 4, 2024 08:09
(Taipei)
M 5.1 327 km ENE
from Donggang
Dec 1, 2024 08:57
(Taipei)
M 4.2 128 km NNE
from Donggang
Nov 30, 2024 17:07
(Taipei)
M 5.2 337 km ENE
from Donggang
Nov 29, 2024 09:49
(Taipei)
M 3.1 275 km SSE
from Donggang
Nov 27, 2024 23:32
(Taipei)
M 4.6 216 km NE
from Donggang
Nov 25, 2024 10:30
(Taipei)
M 4.1 132 km N
from Donggang
Nov 24, 2024 01:19
(Taipei)
M 4.5 171 km NNE
from Donggang
Nov 22, 2024 22:27
(Taipei)
M 4.0 85 km NNW
from Donggang
Nov 22, 2024 22:23
(Taipei)
M 4.4 84 km NNW
from Donggang
Nov 22, 2024 22:17
(Taipei)
M 4.0 86 km NNW
from Donggang
Nov 22, 2024 20:43
(Taipei)
M 4.3 85 km NNW
from Donggang
Nov 22, 2024 20:40
(Taipei)
M 4.9 81 km NNW
from Donggang
Nov 22, 2024 18:45
(Taipei)
M 4.0 84 km NNW
from Donggang
Nov 22, 2024 00:52
(Taipei)
M 3.5 104 km S
from Donggang
Nov 21, 2024 22:47
(Taipei)
M 3.4 264 km SSE
from Donggang
Nov 19, 2024 16:02
(Taipei)
M 4.0 214 km NE
from Donggang
Nov 19, 2024 12:27
(Taipei)
M 4.2 85 km NNW
from Donggang
Nov 18, 2024 21:27
(Taipei)
M 4.0 226 km NE
from Donggang
Nov 18, 2024 11:35
(Taipei)
M 5.2 245 km SE
from Donggang
Nov 14, 2024 10:38
(Taipei)
M 4.6 199 km NE
from Donggang
Nov 9, 2024 19:42
(Taipei)
M 4.4 105 km N
from Donggang
Nov 7, 2024 01:20
(Taipei)
M 4.1 185 km NE
from Donggang

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pingtung County

Recent Pingtung County Earthquake News

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Pingtung County Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
208 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Dec 8, 2024 03:44

Average

A total of 2083 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 208 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 607 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pingtung County that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Pingtung County with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Pingtung County (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1858 89.2%
Mag. 5 205 9.84%
Mag. 6 19 0.91%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.4
On Apr 3, 2024 07:58.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Jun 5, 1920 12:21.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 271 km NE
from Donggang
Apr 3, 2024 08:11
(Taipei)
M 6.4 221 km NE
from Donggang
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 55 km NNE
from Donggang
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 223 km NNE
from Donggang
Feb 14, 2015 04:06
(Taipei)
M 6.2 102 km E
from Donggang
Oct 24, 2021 13:11
(Taipei)
M 6.2 268 km NNE
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 December 8, 2024 at 03:44 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 197km 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, 2083 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pingtung County. This averages to 208 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.