Latest earthquakes near Taichung City, Taiwan today
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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.
Sep 30, 2026 01:00PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 140km from Ishigaki (Japan).
Taichung City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2280 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 228 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 | 2055 | 90.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 9.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.75% |
| 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 126 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.
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Taichung City on the morning of October 17, 2026 at 11:13 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 120km east of Taichung at a depth of 70km 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, 2280 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taichung City. This averages to 228 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
