Latest earthquakes near Taipei City, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taipei City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taipei City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taipei City (also known as 臺北市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Taipei City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taipei City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taipei City and elsewhere.
Jan 21, 2025 12:26AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit near Yujing in Taiwan on Tuesday Night.
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Taipei City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taipei City, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 226 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taipei City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taipei City in 2024. A total of 622 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taipei 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 Taipei City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taipei 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 | 2044 | 90.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 197 | 8.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taipei City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taipei City occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) south of Taipei, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taipei City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 157 kilometers (98 mi) south of Taipei. It is the strongest earthquake near Taipei 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 Taipei 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 Taipei City.
Earthquakes by city in Taipei City
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Taipei City, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taipei City.
When was the last earthquake in Taipei City, Taiwan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taipei City on the morning of January 21, 2025 at 08:50 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-southwest of Taipei at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taipei City, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taipei City, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taipei City on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 157km south-southeast of Taipei at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taipei City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taipei City, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taipei City. This averages to 226 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
