Seismic Activity in Taiwan
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.7 event near 46 km WNW of Yonakuni, Japan.
Earthquakes in Taiwan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.7
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Taiwan
Over the past 30 days, Taiwan has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 1 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 97.6 km to 127.3 km. All 3 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.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-05 2026-07-05 19:11:34 UTC | 4.3mb | 48 km ESE of Jiufen, Taiwan 24.953°, 122.293° | 127.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 48 km ESE of Jiufen, Taiwan on July 5, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-02 2026-07-02 14:44:30 UTC | 4.7mww | 46 km WNW of Yonakuni, Japan 24.697°, 122.612° | 112.2 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 2, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 46 km WNW of Yonakuni, Japan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Taiwan over the past 30 days. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-06-29 2026-06-29 21:15:01 UTC | 4.2mwr | 36 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan 24.843°, 122.097° | 97.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 36 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan with origin time 21:15 UTC on June 29, 2026. 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)64
Largest (30 Days)
M4.7
46 km WNW of Yonakuni, Japan
2026-07-02
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 64 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, 3 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 46 km WNW of Yonakuni, Japan.
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