Latest earthquakes near Yunlin County, Taiwan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yunlin County, Taiwan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yunlin County? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yunlin County (also known as 雲林縣), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yunlin County Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yunlin County. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yunlin County and elsewhere.
Jun 11, 2025 07:00PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Wednesday Evening.
Yunlin County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yunlin County, Taiwan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 230 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yunlin County roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yunlin County in 2024. A total of 628 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yunlin 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 Yunlin County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yunlin 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 | 2080 | 90.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 211 | 9.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yunlin County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yunlin County occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 108 kilometers (67 mi) east of Douliu, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yunlin County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 144 kilometers (89 mi) east of Douliu. It is the strongest earthquake near Yunlin 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 Yunlin 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 Yunlin County.
Earthquakes by city in Yunlin County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yunlin County, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yunlin County.
When was the last earthquake in Yunlin County, Taiwan?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yunlin County on the night of July 12, 2025 at 01:35 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 99km east-northeast of Douliu at a depth of 19km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yunlin County, Taiwan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yunlin County, Taiwan?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yunlin County on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 144km east of Douliu at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yunlin County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yunlin County, Taiwan?
In the past 10 years, 2309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yunlin County. This averages to 231 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
