Seismic Activity in Taiwan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 9 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.6 event near 74 km S of Yonakuni, Japan.
Earthquakes in Taiwan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.6
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Taiwan
Over the past 30 days, Taiwan has recorded 9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 8 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 9 shallow (<70 km). 8 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 13 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 47.3 km. All 9 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 9 of 9
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 days ago 2026-09-30 12:02:58 UTC | 4.6mb | 83 km S of Yonakuni, Japan 23.725°, 122.875° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 83 km S of Yonakuni, Japan on September 30, 2026 at 12:02 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-09-30 05:00:24 UTC | 5.6mww | 74 km S of Yonakuni, Japan 23.803°, 122.915° | 10.8 km | 11 | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 30, 2026 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 74 km S of Yonakuni, Japan. 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. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-09-28 18:20:44 UTC | 4.6mwr | 36 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.702°, 121.806° | 19.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 36 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan with origin time 18:20 UTC on September 28, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-13 2026-09-13 22:44:41 UTC | 4.6mww | 116 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan 22.703°, 121.596° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 13, 2026, Taiwan registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 116 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan at 22:44 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-13 2026-09-13 22:17:17 UTC | 4.3mb | 48 km SE of Hengchun, Taiwan 21.658°, 121.032° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 48 km SE of Hengchun, Taiwan at 22:17 UTC on September 13, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-13 2026-09-13 19:21:35 UTC | 4.2mwr | 50 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.558°, 121.421° | 12.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 50 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan came in on September 13, 2026 at 19:21 UTC. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-08 2026-09-08 22:32:49 UTC | 4.3mwr | 58 km W of Yonakuni, Japan 24.381°, 122.436° | 47.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 58 km W of Yonakuni, Japan on September 8, 2026, with origin time 22:32 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-06 2026-09-06 16:37:00 UTC | 4.5mb | 98 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan 22.665°, 121.379° | 28.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:37 UTC on September 6, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 98 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-04 2026-09-04 09:10:59 UTC | 4.2mwr | 119 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan 22.695°, 121.639° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 119 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan on September 4, 2026 at 09:10 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 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
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Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days9
2026 (M2.5+)88
Largest (30 Days)
M5.6
74 km S of Yonakuni, Japan
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 88 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, 9 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 5.6 event that occurred 74 km S of Yonakuni, Japan.
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