Earthquakes in Taiwan today
Earthquakes in Taiwan and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Taiwan since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 231 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Taiwan. The strongest was magnitude 8.2 (June 5, 1920). In the last 10 years there were 195 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 20 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M6.6, December 27, 2025.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 1920 | 8.2 | 1920 Hualien, Taiwan Earthquake | 20 km |
| November 24, 1951 | 7.8 | Taiwan | 30 km |
| September 20, 1999 | 7.7 | 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan | 33 km |
| September 1, 1922 | 7.7 | 50 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | 20 km |
| October 21, 1951 | 7.5 | 58 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | 25 km |
| April 2, 2024 | 7.4 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | 40 km |
| December 20, 1919 | 7.4 | 122 km ENE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 20 km |
| July 23, 1978 | 7.4 | 85 km ENE of Hengchun, Taiwan | 17 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Taiwan today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Taiwan?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.2, on June 5, 1920.
How often are there earthquakes in Taiwan?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 195 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 20 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.