Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Hualien City
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Hualien City, Taiwan, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 41 km (25 mi) ESE of Hualien City, on 2026-10-23.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days4
- Last year67
- Last 5 years758
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Hualien City
136 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hualien City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 9.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Hualien City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 40 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 35 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 14 km | |
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 70 km | |
| 4.6 | 35 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 19 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Hualien City, answered
Was there an earthquake in Hualien City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Hualien 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 Hualien City?
Over the last five years there were 758 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hualien City, an average of 152 a year. 67 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 56% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Hualien City in five years?
A magnitude 7.4 on Apr 2, 2024, 23:58 UTC, 16 km (10 mi) S of Hualien City, at a depth of 40 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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