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Latest earthquakes near Tainan, Tainan City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tainan, Tainan City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tainan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tainan (also known as 臺南市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tainan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tainan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tainan 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 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tainan, Tainan City 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 roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tainan in 2024. A total of 609 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tainan 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tainan 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tainan 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 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 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, Tainan City 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Tainan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tainan, Tainan City. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tainan.
When was the last earthquake in Tainan, Tainan City?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tainan 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, Tainan City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tainan, Tainan City?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tainan 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tainan, Tainan City?
In the past 10 years, 2135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tainan. This averages to 214 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
