Latest earthquakes near Yilan, Yilan County today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yilan, Yilan County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yilan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yilan (also known as 宜蘭), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yilan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yilan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yilan and elsewhere.
May 12, 2026 02:53PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
May 1, 2026 08:39PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Taipei (Taiwan).
Yilan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yilan, Yilan County in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 228 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yilan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yilan in 2024. A total of 627 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yilan 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yilan 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 | 2059 | 90.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 205 | 8.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yilan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yilan 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 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 in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yilan, Yilan County 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Yilan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yilan, Yilan County. 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 Yilan.
When was the last earthquake in Yilan, Yilan County?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yilan on the morning of May 18, 2026 at 07:24 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east of Yilan at a depth of 10km under water in the East China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yilan, Yilan County in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yilan, Yilan County?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yilan 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yilan, Yilan County?
In the past 10 years, 2283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yilan. This averages to 228 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
