Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Taipei
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Taipei, Taiwan, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 69 km (43 mi) SSE of Taipei, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year29
- Last 5 years134
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Taipei
40 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Taipei in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Taipei
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 70 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Taipei, answered
Was there an earthquake in Taipei today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Taipei in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Taipei?
Over the last five years there were 134 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Taipei, an average of 27 a year. 29 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Taipei in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Dec 27, 2025, 15:05 UTC, 66 km (41 mi) SE of Taipei, 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.
04 — Nearby
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