35 km ESE of Hualien City, TaiwanOct 23, 2026, 20:48
Epicenter nearby36 km from Hualien City13.82 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Taiwan
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Taiwan, Taiwan.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Taiwan
40 km ESE of Hualien City, TaiwanOct 23, 2026, 20:58
Epicenter nearby41 km from Hualien City10 km deep
TaiwanOct 24, 2026, 01:25
Epicenter nearby29 km from Yujing5 km deep
72 km S of Basco, PhilippinesOct 24, 2026, 11:48
Nearby significant earthquake282 km from Hengchun10 km deep
23.85° N, 121.96° EOct 23, 2026, 20:48
Nearby significant earthquake39 km from Hualien City19 km deep
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Taiwan
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Taiwan area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Taiwan was 5. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Taiwan area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Taiwan in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 24, 2026, 20:16 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).