Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near New Taipei City
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of New Taipei City, Taipei, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 73 km (46 mi) SSE of New Taipei City, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year26
- Last 5 years110
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near New Taipei City
36 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of New Taipei City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near New Taipei City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 70 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in New Taipei City, answered
Was there an earthquake in New Taipei City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of New Taipei City in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near New Taipei City?
Over the last five years there were 110 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of New Taipei City, an average of 22 a year. 26 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near New Taipei City in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Dec 27, 2025, 15:05 UTC, 72 km (45 mi) SE of New Taipei City, at a depth of 63 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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