Seismic Activity in Taiwan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 6 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.9 event near 63 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan.
Earthquakes in Taiwan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.9
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Taiwan
Over the past 30 days, Taiwan has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 6 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 5 shallow (<70 km), 1 intermediate (70–300 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. 3 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 23 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 15.8 km to 94.5 km. All 6 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 6 of 6
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 days ago 2026-08-15 11:30:15 UTC | 4.9mb | 63 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.473°, 122.293° | 66.4 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 15, 2026 at 11:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 63 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Taiwan over the past 30 days. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-08-12 19:54:21 UTC | 4.4mb | 11 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan 21.939°, 120.651° | 15.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:54 UTC on August 12, 2026, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 11 km SW of Hengchun, Taiwan. This is the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-30 2026-07-30 16:58:35 UTC | 4.5mb | 98 km E of Yujing, Taiwan 23.099°, 121.424° | 18.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 98 km E of Yujing, Taiwan with origin time 16:58 UTC on July 30, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-27 2026-07-27 02:14:50 UTC | 4.5mb | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan 23.181°, 120.542° | 22.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 27, 2026, Taiwan registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan at 02:14 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-26 2026-07-26 12:36:17 UTC | 4.7mww | 14 km ESE of Pinglin, Taiwan 24.890°, 121.842° | 94.5 km | 21 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 14 km ESE of Pinglin, Taiwan on July 26, 2026 at 12:36 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — an intermediate depth event. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 20:57:09 UTC | 4.1mb | 45 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.566°, 121.586° | 27.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 45 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan at 20:57 UTC on July 22, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days6
2026 (M2.5+)71
Largest (30 Days)
M4.9
63 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan
3 days ago
Largest in 2026
M5.8
32 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan
2026-05-01
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Taiwan
Taiwan sits at the collision zone between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate, making it one of the most seismically active regions in the world.
Taiwan Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Taiwan has recorded 71 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Taiwan in 2026 was a magnitude 5.8 event near Yilan, Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Taiwan?
In the past 30 days, 6 earthquakes have been recorded in the Taiwan region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Taiwan?
The largest recent earthquake in the Taiwan area was a magnitude 4.9 event that occurred 63 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan.
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