Earthquakes in Taiwan

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.7

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 23.70°, 120.96°

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. 5 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km), 2 intermediate (70–300 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 1 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 109.9 km. All 6 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 4.7 event near 49 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan at 109.9 km depth, which drew 1 felt report from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.5 near 75 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan, trails by 0.2 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near 37 km ENE of Yilan, 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.

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Showing 6 of 6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2 days ago 2026-07-02 14:44:30 UTC	4.7mww	49 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan 24.749°, 122.616°	109.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On July 2, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 49 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Taiwan over the past 30 days. At 109.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 24.749°, 122.616°. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago 2026-06-29 21:15:01 UTC	4.2mwr	37 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.864°, 122.103°	94.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 37 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan with origin time 21:15 UTC on June 29, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 94.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 24.864°, 122.103°. 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.
2026-06-14 2026-06-14 03:15:03 UTC	4.2mb	29 km SSW of Yilan, Taiwan 24.504°, 121.664°	48.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 14, 2026, Taiwan registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 29 km SSW of Yilan, Taiwan at 03:15 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 48.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 24.504°, 121.664°. 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.
2026-06-13 2026-06-13 10:26:38 UTC	4.5mb	75 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan 24.086°, 122.341°	24.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 75 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan on June 13, 2026 at 10:26 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 24.5 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 24.086°N, 122.341°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-11 2026-06-11 18:57:18 UTC	4.0mwr	87 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.391°, 122.177°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:57 UTC on June 11, 2026, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 87 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 23.391°N, 122.177°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-07 2026-06-07 17:13:43 UTC	3.9mwr	21 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan 23.914°, 121.802°	21.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.9 earthquake 21 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan at 17:13 UTC on June 7, 2026. At a depth of 21.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 23.914°, 121.802°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 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 Days6

2026 (M2.5+)63

Largest (30 Days)

M4.7

49 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan

2 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 63 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.

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 4.7 event near 49 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan.

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 4.7 event that occurred 49 km NW of Yonakuni, Japan.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Taiwan?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.