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.
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.
Oct 27, 2024 06:21PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Oct 27, 2024 02:56PM
Shallow M4.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Afternoon near Tainan in Taiwan.
Oct 27, 2024 02:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Tainan in Taiwan.
Oct 13, 2024 07:36PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Aug 16, 2024 07:35AM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (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 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.
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 | 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
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.
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.
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.
