Latest earthquakes near Yilan County, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yilan County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yilan County? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yilan County (also known as 宜蘭縣), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 21:12 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 77 km SSW from Yilan |
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 16:54 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 45 km SSE from Yilan |
| 2 days ago (Apr 4 06:55 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 222 km SW from Yilan |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 11:47 Taipei) |
M 4.6 | 225 km SW from Yilan |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 02:01 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 74 km S from Yilan |
| 4 days ago (Apr 1 19:26 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 247 km SSE from Yilan |
| 12 days ago (Mar 25 09:40 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 100 km S from Yilan |
| 13 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Taipei) |
M 3.9 | 164 km S from Yilan |
| 14 days ago (Mar 23 12:23 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 212 km SSW from Yilan |
| 14 days ago (Mar 23 06:14 Taipei) |
M 5.1 | 317 km ENE from Yilan |
| 14 days ago (Mar 22 20:48 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 126 km S from Yilan |
| 15 days ago (Mar 21 16:29 Taipei) |
M 4.4 | 239 km SW from Yilan |
| 18 days ago (Mar 19 13:30 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 278 km SSW from Yilan |
| 22 days ago (Mar 14 18:50 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 219 km SSW from Yilan |
| 23 days ago (Mar 14 05:44 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 218 km SSW from Yilan |
| 24 days ago (Mar 13 13:09 Taipei) |
M 5.2 | 182 km S from Yilan |
| 28 days ago (Mar 9 03:03 Taipei) |
M 4.5 | 46 km ESE from Yilan |
| 29 days ago (Mar 8 04:43 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 99 km SSW from Yilan |
| 31 days ago (Mar 6 08:08 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 150 km SSW from Yilan |
| 31 days ago (Mar 5 21:27 Taipei) |
M 4.7 | 221 km SW from Yilan |
| 37 days ago (Feb 28 13:02 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 166 km S from Yilan |
| 38 days ago (Feb 27 13:01 Taipei) |
M 4.2 | 224 km SSW from Yilan |
| 52 days ago (Feb 12 18:07 Taipei) |
M 4.3 | 193 km E from Yilan |
| 53 days ago (Feb 11 22:04 Taipei) |
M 4.0 | 66 km S from Yilan |
| 53 days ago (Feb 11 15:52 Taipei) |
M 4.1 | 212 km SW from Yilan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yilan County
Recent Yilan County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yilan County. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yilan County 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
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Thursday Afternoon.
Jan 21, 2025 12:17AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Tainan in Taiwan.
Yilan County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yilan County, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 235 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yilan County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yilan County in 2024. A total of 627 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yilan County 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 Yilan County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yilan County 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 | 2130 | 90.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 208 | 8.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yilan County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yilan County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 104 kilometers (65 mi) south of Yilan, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yilan County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 121 kilometers (75 mi) south of Yilan. It is the strongest earthquake near Yilan County 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 Yilan County, 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 Yilan County.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 07:58 (Taipei) |
M 7.4 | 104 km S from Yilan |
| Sep 18, 2022 14:44 (Taipei) |
M 6.9 | 185 km SSW from Yilan |
| Mar 23, 2022 01:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.7 | 153 km S from Yilan |
| Sep 17, 2022 21:41 (Taipei) |
M 6.5 | 185 km S from Yilan |
| Feb 6, 2018 23:50 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 70 km S from Yilan |
| Feb 6, 2016 03:57 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 234 km SSW from Yilan |
| Apr 20, 2015 09:42 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 84 km SE from Yilan |
| Apr 3, 2024 08:11 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 73 km S from Yilan |
| May 31, 2016 13:23 (Taipei) |
M 6.4 | 120 km NE from Yilan |
| Jan 3, 2022 17:46 (Taipei) |
M 6.2 | 98 km SSE from Yilan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Yilan County
Earthquakes by city in Yilan County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yilan County, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yilan County.
When was the last earthquake in Yilan County, Taiwan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yilan County on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 21:12 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 77km south-southwest of Yilan at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yilan County, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yilan County, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yilan County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 121km south of Yilan at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yilan County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yilan County, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yilan County. This averages to 236 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
