Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Taoyuan
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Taoyuan, Taiwan, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 77 km (48 mi) SE of Taoyuan, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year24
- Last 5 years107
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Taoyuan
33 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Taoyuan in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Taoyuan
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 70 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Taoyuan, answered
Was there an earthquake in Taoyuan today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Taoyuan in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Taoyuan?
Over the last five years there were 107 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Taoyuan, an average of 21 a year. 24 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Taoyuan in five years?
A magnitude 6.6 on Dec 27, 2025, 15:05 UTC, 82 km (51 mi) ESE of Taoyuan, 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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