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Latest earthquakes near Tainan City, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tainan City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tainan City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tainan City (also known as 臺南市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tainan City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tainan City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tainan City and elsewhere.
Jul 19, 2025 09:34AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea 196km from Laoag (The Philippines) on Saturday Morning.
Jun 11, 2025 07:00PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Wednesday Evening.
Tainan City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tainan City, 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 Tainan City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tainan City in 2024. A total of 609 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tainan 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 Tainan City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tainan 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 | 1916 | 89.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 202 | 9.46% |
| 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 Tainan City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tainan City occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) north-east of Tainan, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tainan City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 194 kilometers (121 mi) north-east of Tainan. It is the strongest earthquake near Tainan 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 Tainan 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 Tainan City.
Earthquakes by city in Tainan City
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tainan City, Taiwan.
Use this regional Tainan City earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yujing.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tainan City.
When was the last earthquake in Tainan City, Taiwan?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tainan City on the morning of July 19, 2025 at 09:34 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 367km south-southeast of Tainan at a depth of 35km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tainan City, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tainan City, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tainan City on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 194km east-northeast of Tainan at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tainan City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tainan City, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tainan City. This averages to 214 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
