Latest earthquakes near Taipei, Taipei City today

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List of latest earthquakes near Taipei.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 27, 2024 18:21
(Taipei)
M 5.1 120 km S
from Taipei
Oct 27, 2024 14:56
(Taipei)
M 4.2 212 km SSW
from Taipei
Oct 27, 2024 14:19
(Taipei)
M 4.3 214 km SSW
from Taipei
Oct 26, 2024 06:20
(Taipei)
M 3.5 286 km ESE
from Taipei
Oct 24, 2024 23:59
(Taipei)
M 4.2 134 km SE
from Taipei
Oct 16, 2024 21:58
(Taipei)
M 4.8 118 km S
from Taipei
Oct 14, 2024 21:17
(Taipei)
M 4.6 106 km SSE
from Taipei
Oct 14, 2024 19:20
(Taipei)
M 4.4 95 km S
from Taipei
Oct 13, 2024 19:36
(Taipei)
M 5.1 121 km S
from Taipei
Oct 11, 2024 20:52
(Taipei)
M 4.7 151 km S
from Taipei
Oct 11, 2024 08:15
(Taipei)
M 4.6 289 km ESE
from Taipei
Oct 10, 2024 20:40
(Taipei)
M 4.4 143 km S
from Taipei
Oct 5, 2024 10:23
(Taipei)
M 4.1 154 km ENE
from Taipei
Sep 29, 2024 20:14
(Taipei)
M 4.1 88 km SSE
from Taipei
Sep 26, 2024 23:46
(Taipei)
M 4.0 77 km SSE
from Taipei
Sep 21, 2024 18:51
(Taipei)
M 4.8 94 km S
from Taipei
Sep 19, 2024 07:04
(Taipei)
M 4.1 157 km SE
from Taipei
Sep 19, 2024 01:10
(Taipei)
M 4.1 115 km S
from Taipei
Sep 18, 2024 23:09
(Taipei)
M 4.6 154 km SE
from Taipei
Sep 18, 2024 08:42
(Taipei)
M 4.3 204 km S
from Taipei
Sep 15, 2024 08:17
(Taipei)
M 4.0 252 km SSW
from Taipei
Sep 14, 2024 15:36
(Taipei)
M 4.1 242 km S
from Taipei
Sep 14, 2024 07:59
(Taipei)
M 4.4 218 km SE
from Taipei
Sep 13, 2024 12:59
(Taipei)
M 4.3 129 km S
from Taipei
Sep 12, 2024 05:15
(Taipei)
M 4.3 118 km SSE
from Taipei

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Taipei

Recent Taipei Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taipei. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taipei and elsewhere.

Taipei Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
222 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.1
Oct 27, 2024 18:21

Average

A total of 2229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taipei, Taipei City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 222 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taipei roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taipei in 2024. A total of 582 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taipei that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Taipei with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Taipei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taipei 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Taipei (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2011 90.22%
Mag. 5 196 8.79%
Mag. 6 21 0.94%
Mag. 7 1 0.04%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Taipei

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.4
On Apr 3, 2024 07:58.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Jun 5, 1920 12:21.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taipei 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 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 in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Taipei, Taipei 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 Taipei.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Taipei.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 3, 2024 07:58
(Taipei)
M 7.4 135 km S
from Taipei
Sep 18, 2022 14:44
(Taipei)
M 6.9 213 km S
from Taipei
Mar 23, 2022 01:41
(Taipei)
M 6.7 185 km S
from Taipei
Sep 17, 2022 21:41
(Taipei)
M 6.5 215 km S
from Taipei
May 31, 2016 13:23
(Taipei)
M 6.4 117 km ENE
from Taipei
Apr 3, 2024 08:11
(Taipei)
M 6.4 106 km S
from Taipei
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 253 km SSW
from Taipei
Feb 6, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 102 km S
from Taipei
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 123 km SE
from Taipei
Feb 14, 2015 04:06
(Taipei)
M 6.2 268 km S
from Taipei

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Taipei

Nearest earthquakes from Taipei

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Taipei, Taipei City. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Taipei.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 31, 2021 15:53
(Taipei)
M 4.3 12 km SE
from Taipei
Jan 17, 2018 13:59
(Taipei)
M 4.5 20 km E
from Taipei
Feb 29, 2016 09:36
(Taipei)
M 4.0 30 km SE
from Taipei
Sep 5, 2016 10:02
(Taipei)
M 4.3 31 km S
from Taipei
Nov 12, 2015 05:31
(Taipei)
M 4.2 33 km E
from Taipei
Mar 13, 2019 04:19
(Taipei)
M 4.6 34 km E
from Taipei
Mar 6, 2016 02:11
(Taipei)
M 4.5 34 km SSE
from Taipei
Mar 12, 2015 07:02
(Taipei)
M 4.6 34 km SE
from Taipei
Dec 31, 2014 11:06
(Taipei)
M 4.6 36 km SE
from Taipei
Feb 19, 2023 07:32
(Taipei)
M 4.6 40 km SSE
from Taipei

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Taipei

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taipei.

When was the last earthquake in Taipei, Taipei City?

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Taipei on the evening of October 27, 2024 at 18:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 120km south of Taipei at a depth of 29km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taipei, Taipei City in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Taipei, Taipei City?

A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taipei 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 since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Taipei, Taipei City?

In the past 10 years, 2229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taipei. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.