Over the past 30 days, Taiwan has recorded 15 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 13 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 11 shallow (<70 km), 4 intermediate (70–300 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 6 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 62 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 140.6 km. All 15 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 5.8 event near 29 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan at 97.3 km depth, which drew 45 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.1 near 79 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan, trails by 0.7 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near 82 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan.
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.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 hours ago 2026-05-20 12:25:35 UTC | 4.9mb | 82 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.244°, 121.447° | 24.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 82 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan with origin time 12:25 UTC on May 20, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 24.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 23.244°, 121.447°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
21 hours ago 2026-05-20 01:11:57 UTC | 4.3mwr | 75 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.311°, 121.428° | 24.6 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 20, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 75 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan, logged at 01:11 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 24.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 23.311°, 121.428°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-05-17 00:46:13 UTC | 4.4mwr | 6 km NNW of Puli, Taiwan 24.022°, 120.954° | 10.0 km | 7 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 6 km NNW of Puli, Taiwan on May 17, 2026, with origin time 00:46 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 24.022°, 120.954°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 10:43:29 UTC | 4.7mwr | 5 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.957°, 121.657° | 18.2 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 10:43 UTC on May 13, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 5 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 18.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 23.957°N, 121.657°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 06:53:32 UTC | 5.1mww | 79 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.263°, 121.489° | 26.3 km | 7 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 79 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan on May 12, 2026 at 06:53 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 26.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 23.263°N, 121.489°E. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 19:26:39 UTC | 4.2mwr | 29 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.640°, 122.011° | 70.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 8, 2026, Taiwan registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 29 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan at 19:26 UTC. At a depth of 70.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 24.640°N, 122.011°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 20:57:34 UTC | 4.3mwr | 35 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan 24.169°, 121.882° | 28.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 7, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 35 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan. The event originated approximately 28.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 24.169°N, 121.882°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 06:59:22 UTC | 4.4mb | 8 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.685°, 121.794° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 8 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan came in on May 4, 2026 at 06:59 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Geolocation places the event at 24.685°N, 121.794°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 01:05:12 UTC | 4.3mb | 20 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.597°, 121.858° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 20 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan on May 4, 2026 at 01:05 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: 24.597°, 121.858°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 16:18:54 UTC | 4.9mb | 47 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan 24.829°, 123.258° | 140.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 3, 2026, Taiwan registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 47 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan at 16:18 UTC. At 140.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. The epicenter is at 24.829°, 123.258°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-01 2026-05-01 12:39:55 UTC | 5.8mww | 29 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.875°, 122.020° | 97.3 km | 45 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 1, 2026 at 12:39 UTC, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 29 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan. Of every earthquake currently listed for Taiwan, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Taiwan over the past 30 days. 45 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.8 (light). The hypocenter lay at 97.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 24.875°, 122.020°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 07:16:34 UTC | 4.1mwr | 9 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.735°, 121.843° | 70.5 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 07:16 UTC on April 25, 2026, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 9 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 70.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 24.735°, 121.843°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 14:56:59 UTC | 4.3mb | 32 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.622°, 122.042° | 64.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 32 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan with origin time 14:56 UTC on April 24, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 64.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 24.622°, 122.042°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 20:43:28 UTC | 4.4mb | 60 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan 23.950°, 123.202° | 45.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 60 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan on April 22, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 45.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 23.950°, 123.202°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 17:26:12 UTC | 4.6mb | 8 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.954°, 121.681° | 22.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 8 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan at 17:26 UTC on April 22, 2026. At a depth of 22.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 23.954°, 121.681°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
29 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan
2026-05-01
29 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan
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Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
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.
In 2026, Taiwan has recorded 56 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. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 2 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 15 in the last 30 days.
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.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.8 event near 29 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan.
In the past 30 days, 15 earthquakes have been recorded in the Taiwan region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Taiwan area was a magnitude 5.8 event that occurred 29 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan.
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