Latest earthquakes near Taoyuan City , Taiwan today

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List of latest earthquakes near Taoyuan City .
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 8, 2024 03:44
(Taipei)
M 4.4 128 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Dec 7, 2024 15:48
(Taipei)
M 4.9 155 km SE
from Taoyuan City
Dec 6, 2024 06:04
(Taipei)
M 4.3 138 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Dec 4, 2024 08:09
(Taipei)
M 5.1 252 km SE
from Taoyuan City
Dec 1, 2024 08:57
(Taipei)
M 4.2 167 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 30, 2024 17:07
(Taipei)
M 5.2 248 km ESE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 30, 2024 16:34
(Taipei)
M 4.8 242 km ESE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 27, 2024 23:32
(Taipei)
M 4.6 118 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 25, 2024 10:30
(Taipei)
M 4.1 164 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 24, 2024 01:19
(Taipei)
M 4.5 136 km S
from Taoyuan City
Nov 22, 2024 22:27
(Taipei)
M 4.0 227 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 22, 2024 22:23
(Taipei)
M 4.4 229 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 22, 2024 22:17
(Taipei)
M 4.0 226 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 22, 2024 20:43
(Taipei)
M 4.3 227 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 22, 2024 20:40
(Taipei)
M 4.9 230 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 22, 2024 18:45
(Taipei)
M 4.0 228 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 19, 2024 16:02
(Taipei)
M 4.0 123 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 19, 2024 12:27
(Taipei)
M 4.2 227 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 18, 2024 21:27
(Taipei)
M 4.0 103 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 14, 2024 10:38
(Taipei)
M 4.6 132 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 9, 2024 19:42
(Taipei)
M 4.4 195 km SSW
from Taoyuan City
Nov 7, 2024 01:20
(Taipei)
M 4.1 136 km S
from Taoyuan City
Nov 7, 2024 01:19
(Taipei)
M 5.0 170 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 6, 2024 02:08
(Taipei)
M 4.0 117 km SSE
from Taoyuan City
Nov 1, 2024 00:18
(Taipei)
M 5.2 166 km SSE
from Taoyuan City

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Taoyuan City

Recent Taoyuan City Earthquake News

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Taoyuan City Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
221 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Dec 8, 2024 03:44

Average

A total of 2218 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 221 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 611 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Taoyuan City that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Taoyuan City (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1999 90.13%
Mag. 5 198 8.93%
Mag. 6 20 0.9%
Mag. 7 1 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Taoyuan City

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 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 124 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 .

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Apr 20, 2015 09:42
(Taipei)
M 6.4 135 km SE
from Taoyuan City
Feb 6, 2016 03:57
(Taipei)
M 6.4 239 km SSW
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, 2018 23:50
(Taipei)
M 6.4 102 km SSE
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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Taoyuan City on the night of December 8, 2024 at 03:44 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 128km south-southeast of Taoyuan City at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. 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, 2218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Taoyuan City . This averages to 222 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.