Taipei, Taiwan · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Banqiao
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Banqiao; the largest was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 98 km NNW of Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan on 15 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 1
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 6
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6mwr | 37 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan, Taiwan |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7mww | 98 km NNW of Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan | |
| 4.6mwr | 37 km SE of Hualien City, Taiwan, Taiwan | |
| 4.5mb | 95 km WSW of Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan | |
| 4.3mb | 89 km NNW of Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan | |
| 4.3mwr | 83 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan, Taiwan | |
| 4.2mwr | 50 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan, Taiwan |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Banqiao.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Banqiao?
In the last 30 days, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Banqiao, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 1 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake within 250 km of Banqiao?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 98 km NNW of Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan on 15 Sep 2026, at a depth of 9 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Banqiao since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.2 earthquake on 5 Jun 1920 (1920 Hualien, Taiwan Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes within 250 km of Banqiao?
100% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Banqiao in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Taiwan?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Central Weather Administration (https://scweb.cwa.gov.tw/en-US) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.