Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Taiwan - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Taiwan, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Taiwan - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Taiwan
Show the full list of 7 recent earthquakes
- 4.146 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan1 day ago · 22/07/2026, 20:57:09 · 24 km deep
- 3.8TAIWAN1 week ago · 15/07/2026, 14:44:30 · 5 km deep
- 4.0TAIWAN2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 15:47:21 · 21 km deep
- 4.348 km ESE of Jiufen, Taiwan2 weeks ago · 05/07/2026, 19:11:34 · 127 km deep
- 4.7TAIWAN REGION3 weeks ago · 02/07/2026, 14:44:30 · 108 km deep
- 4.0TAIWAN3 weeks ago · 01/07/2026, 23:06:06 · 5 km deep
- 4.236 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan3 weeks ago · 29/06/2026, 21:15:01 · 98 km deep
Did people in Taiwan feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Taiwan in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Taiwan: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Taiwan today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Taiwan in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Taiwan yesterday?
1 earthquake was recorded in or near Taiwan in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Taiwan this week (last 7 days)?
1 earthquake has been 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?
7 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Taiwan in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.7.
Are there earthquakes in Taiwan?
Yes. Taiwan is seismically active - 7 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 4.1 event near 46 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan at a depth of 24 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Taiwan?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Taiwan feed was magnitude 4.7, located near TAIWAN REGION.
Is Taiwan in an earthquake zone?
Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common.
How many earthquakes does Taiwan get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Taiwan's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 7 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Taiwan sits where the Philippine Sea plate pushes against the Eurasian plate, making strong, shallow earthquakes common. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Taiwan?
Major undersea earthquakes near Taiwan can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/taiwan for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Taiwan.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Taiwan?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Taiwan, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Taiwan?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Taiwan: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Taiwan?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Taiwan on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Taiwan recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Taiwan was magnitude 4.7 near TAIWAN REGION. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Taiwan
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.