Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kaohsiung
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kaohsiung, Takao, and 0 in the last 24 hours. None was recorded in that period.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days0
- Last year13
- Last 5 years93
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kaohsiung
51 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kaohsiung in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jan 2025, with 25.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kaohsiung
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Nothing at this magnitude was recorded here in this period. Quiet stretches are normal for most places.
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kaohsiung, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kaohsiung today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kaohsiung in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kaohsiung?
Over the last five years there were 93 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kaohsiung, an average of 19 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 30% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kaohsiung in five years?
A magnitude 6.0 on Jan 20, 2025, 16:17 UTC, 67 km (42 mi) NNE of Kaohsiung, at a depth of 16 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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