Latest earthquakes near Taichung City, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taichung City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taichung City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taichung City, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 89 km E from Taichung |
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 125 km ENE from Taichung |
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 109 km SSW from Taichung |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 113 km SSW from Taichung |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 95 km E from Taichung |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 02:17 Taipei) |
M 3.0 | 276 km SSE from Taichung |
| 4 days ago (Apr 1 19:26 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 257 km SE from Taichung |
| 11 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 113 km ESE from Taichung |
| 13 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 165 km SE from Taichung |
| 13 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 113 km S from Taichung |
| 14 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 105 km ESE from Taichung |
| 15 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 129 km SSW from Taichung |
| 17 days ago (Mar 20 02:58 Taipei) |
M 3.3 | 277 km SSE from Taichung |
| 17 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 201 km S from Taichung |
| 19 days ago (Mar 18 03:28 Taipei) |
M 3.4 | 277 km SSE from Taichung |
| 22 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 147 km SSE from Taichung |
| 23 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 146 km SSE from Taichung |
| 23 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 143 km SE from Taichung |
| 28 days ago (Mar 9 03:03 Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 161 km ENE from Taichung |
| 29 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 82 km ESE from Taichung |
| 30 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 99 km SE from Taichung |
| 31 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 115 km S from Taichung |
| 36 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 121 km SE from Taichung |
| 37 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 121 km S from Taichung |
| 43 days ago (Feb 21 13:33 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 274 km S from Taichung |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Taichung City
Recent Taichung City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taichung City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taichung City and elsewhere.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Thursday Afternoon.
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Taichung City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2361 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taichung City, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 236 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taichung City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taichung City in 2024. A total of 630 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taichung City 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 Taichung City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taichung City 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 | 2131 | 90.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 209 | 8.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taichung City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taichung City occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) east-southeast of Taichung, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taichung City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 139 kilometers (86 mi) east-southeast of Taichung. It is the strongest earthquake near Taichung City 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 Taichung City, 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 Taichung City.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 99 km ESE from Taichung |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 131 km SSE from Taichung |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 127 km SE from Taichung |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 136 km SE from Taichung |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 101 km E from Taichung |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 99 km E from Taichung |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 245 km NE from Taichung |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 135 km S from Taichung |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 166 km E from Taichung |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 184 km E from Taichung |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Taichung City
Earthquakes by city in Taichung City
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Taichung City, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taichung City.
When was the last earthquake in Taichung City, Taiwan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Taichung City on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 21:12 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 89km east of Taichung at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taichung City, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taichung City, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taichung City on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 139km east-southeast of Taichung at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taichung City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taichung City, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2361 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taichung City. This averages to 236 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
