33 km SE of Jiufen, TaiwanNov 1, 2026, 08:20
Epicenter nearby57 km from Taipei118.8 km deep2 felt reports for this earthquake
Latest Earthquakes near Taipei
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Taipei, Taiwan.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Taipei
Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded today within 100 km, local time: 1 (Taiwan Standard Time (TST))
Taipei Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days≥2
Past 365 Days≥33
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
≥2
Significant
No data
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 0Intermediate-focus 2Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
2 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Taipei, Taiwan.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Taipei
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Taipei area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Taipei was 1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
When was the last earthquake near Taipei?
The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Taipei had a magnitude of 4.8 and occurred on November 1, 2026 at 04:20 PM GMT+8.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Taipei area?
Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Taipei, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 6.6. 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: Nov 1, 2026, 09:04 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).