Latest earthquakes near Taipei, Taipei City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taipei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taipei (also known as 台北市), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 134 km S from Taipei |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 205 km SSE from Taipei |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 231 km SSW from Taipei |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 329 km ENE from Taipei |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 250 km SSW from Taipei |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 245 km S from Taipei |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 244 km S from Taipei |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 215 km S from Taipei |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 127 km S from Taipei |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 177 km S from Taipei |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 239 km SSW from Taipei |
| 27 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 195 km S from Taipei |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 242 km SSW from Taipei |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 18:07 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 217 km E from Taipei |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 98 km S from Taipei |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 228 km SSW from Taipei |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 10:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 235 km SSW from Taipei |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 01:39 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 224 km SSW from Taipei |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 00:46 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 228 km SSW from Taipei |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 07:38 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 227 km SSW from Taipei |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 16:19 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 72 km SSE from Taipei |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 229 km SSW from Taipei |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 03:32 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 225 km SSW from Taipei |
| 53 days ago (Feb 2 14:02 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 259 km S from Taipei |
| 53 days ago (Feb 2 11:23 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 233 km E 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.
Mar 23, 2025 06:14AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 115km from Hirara (Japan) on Sunday Morning.
Mar 13, 2025 01:09PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
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 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2301 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 230 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 624 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taipei 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2078 | 90.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 202 | 8.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.87% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taipei
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 125 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.
| 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 |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 102 km S from Taipei |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 253 km SSW from Taipei |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 106 km S from Taipei |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 123 km SE from Taipei |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 117 km ENE from Taipei |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 148 km SE 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.
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2016 10:02 (Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 31 km S from Taipei |
| Feb 29, 2016 09:36 (Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 30 km SE from Taipei |
| Nov 12, 2015 05:31 (Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 33 km E from Taipei |
| Mar 6, 2016 02:11 (Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 34 km SSE from Taipei |
| Mar 13, 2019 04:19 (Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 34 km E from Taipei |
| Jun 20, 2016 15:53 (Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 39 km ESE from Taipei |
| Aug 1, 2015 15:36 (Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 40 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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Taipei on the morning of March 25, 2025 at 09:40 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 134km south of Taipei at a depth of 25km 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, 2301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taipei. This averages to 230 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
