Latest earthquakes near Taoyuan City , Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Taoyuan City , Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Taoyuan City ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Taoyuan City (also known as 桃園縣), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 06:10 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 212 km SSW from Taoyuan City |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 22:20 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 217 km S from Taoyuan City |
| 3 days ago (Apr 24 00:48 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 161 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| 4 days ago (Apr 23 08:02 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 168 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| 9 days ago (Apr 18 04:10 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 261 km ESE from Taoyuan City |
| 9 days ago (Apr 17 17:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 87 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| 13 days ago (Apr 14 13:58 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 88 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| 15 days ago (Apr 11 15:49 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 274 km ESE from Taoyuan City |
| 16 days ago (Apr 11 07:59 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 166 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| 18 days ago (Apr 9 09:53 Taipei) |
M 5.0 | 70 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| 18 days ago (Apr 8 23:26 Taipei) |
M 5.3 | 187 km E from Taoyuan City |
| 22 days ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 104 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| 22 days ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 99 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| 23 days ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 220 km SSW from Taoyuan City |
| 24 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 224 km SSW from Taoyuan City |
| 24 days ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 105 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| 25 days ago (Apr 1 19:26 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 288 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| 33 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 127 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| 34 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 202 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| 35 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 217 km SSW from Taoyuan City |
| 35 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 356 km ENE from Taoyuan City |
| 35 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 153 km S from Taoyuan City |
| 36 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 239 km SSW from Taoyuan City |
| 39 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 295 km S from Taoyuan City |
| 43 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 236 km S from Taoyuan City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Taoyuan City
Recent Taoyuan City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Taoyuan City . Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Taoyuan City and elsewhere.
Apr 9, 2025 09:53AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Taipei in Taiwan.
Apr 8, 2025 11:26PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the East China Sea 118km from Ishigaki (Japan) on Wednesday Night.
Taoyuan City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2270 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Taoyuan City , Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 227 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Taoyuan City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Taoyuan City in 2024. A total of 623 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Taoyuan 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 | 2051 | 90.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 201 | 8.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Taoyuan City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Taoyuan City occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 132 kilometers (82 mi) south-southeast of Taoyuan City, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Taoyuan City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 160 kilometers (99 mi) south-southeast of Taoyuan City. It is the strongest earthquake near Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan 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 Taoyuan City .
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 132 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 206 km S from Taoyuan City |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 182 km S from Taoyuan City |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 209 km S from Taoyuan City |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 141 km ENE from Taoyuan City |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 106 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 239 km SSW from Taoyuan City |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 102 km SSE from Taoyuan City |
| Jan 3, 2022 17:46 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 147 km SE from Taoyuan City |
| May 9, 2022 14:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 161 km SE from Taoyuan City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Taoyuan City
Earthquakes by city in Taoyuan City
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Taoyuan City , Taiwan.
Use this regional Taoyuan City earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Daxi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Taoyuan City .
When was the last earthquake in Taoyuan City , Taiwan?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Taoyuan City on the morning of April 25, 2025 at 06:10 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 212km south-southwest of Taoyuan City at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Taoyuan City , Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Taoyuan City , Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Taoyuan City on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-southeast of Taoyuan City at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Taoyuan City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Taoyuan City , Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2270 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taoyuan City . This averages to 227 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
