Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common. Below is a live map and list of recent earthquakes in Taiwan, including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Latest earthquakes in Taiwan
- 3.9TAIWAN1 day ago · 07/06/2026, 17:13:44 · 25 km deep
- 4.9TAIWAN2 weeks ago · 20/05/2026, 12:25:35 · 27 km deep
- 4.5TAIWAN2 weeks ago · 20/05/2026, 01:11:58 · 28 km deep
- 4.4NORTHEAST OF TAIWAN3 weeks ago · 19/05/2026, 05:04:03 · 101 km deep
- 4.4TAIWAN3 weeks ago · 17/05/2026, 00:46:14 · 15 km deep
- 4.5TAIWAN3 weeks ago · 13/05/2026, 10:43:30 · 16 km deep
- 5.1TAIWAN4 weeks ago · 12/05/2026, 06:53:33 · 23 km deep
- 4.2TAIWAN4 weeks ago · 10/05/2026, 16:59:24 · 19 km deep
Earthquakes in Taiwan: frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Taiwan in the last 7 days?
There have been 1 earthquakes recorded in or near Taiwan in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Taiwan in the last 30 days?
8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Taiwan in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.1.
Are there earthquakes in Taiwan?
Yes. Taiwan is seismically active - 8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Taiwan in the last 30 days. Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common.
What was the most recent earthquake in Taiwan?
The most recent earthquake in Taiwan was a magnitude 3.9 event near TAIWAN at a depth of 25 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Taiwan?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Taiwan feed was magnitude 5.1, located near TAIWAN.
Is Taiwan in an earthquake zone?
Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common.
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Earthquakes in nearby countries
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.