Taiwan earthquake

Developing StoryLast updated APR 17
SUMMARY

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Yilan County, Taiwan, on April 13, 2026, with tremors felt in Taipei, though no major damage was reported. As of April 13, 2026: Taiwan continues to experience seismic activity, with multiple earthquakes in March 2026, including a magnitude 5.7 off Hualien and a magnitude 5.4 near Yilan. The Central Weather Administration stated on February 24, 2026, that a magnitude 5.6 earthquake off northeastern Taiwan was likely an aftershock of the December 27, 2025, magnitude 7.0 earthquake. The Taipei City Government reported on December 29, 2025, that most of the 39 minor incidents from the 7.0 magnitude quake, such as gas and water leaks, had been repaired. President Lai Ching-te urged vigilance for aftershocks following the initial 7.0 magnitude earthquake on December 26, 2025, which caused buildings in Taipei to sway and was preceded by a 6.1 magnitude quake in Taitung.

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April 2026 — 2 developments

  1. A powerful magnitude 7.

    A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024, causing buildings to collapse and resulting in at least nine deaths, 823 injuries, and 27 people missing. The earthquake's epicenter was near Hualien, and tremors were felt across the island and as far as Shanghai.

  2. A magnitude 4.

    A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Yilan County, Taiwan, on April 13, 2026. Tremors were felt in Taipei and other cities, but no major damage or disruptions were reported.

March 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Taiwan experienced multiple seismic events in March 2026, including a magnitude 5.

    Taiwan experienced multiple seismic events in March 2026, including a magnitude 5.7 earthquake off Hualien County on March 12, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Yilan County on March 15, and a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Xinying on March 16. These events highlight Taiwan's location near tectonic plate junctions.

February 2026 — 1 developments

  1. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has stated that the magnitude 5.

    The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has stated that the magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck off the coast of northeastern Taiwan on February 24, 2026, is likely an aftershock of the December 27, 2025, magnitude 7.0 earthquake. While further aftershocks are possible, they are expected to be minor.

January 2026 — 1 developments

  1. A magnitude 4.

    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Yilan County, Taiwan, on January 18, 2026, with its epicenter 45.4 kilometers south of Yilan County Hall at a shallow depth of 5.9 kilometers. This event is distinct from the previously reported 7.0 magnitude earthquake.

December 2025 — 7 developments

  1. The Taipei City Government reported that most of the 39 minor incidents, including gas and water lea…

    The Taipei City Government reported that most of the 39 minor incidents, including gas and water leaks and a damaged traffic signal, caused by the earthquake have already been repaired. The Central Weather Administration also noted only two aftershocks above magnitude 3.0.

  2. Rail services in Taiwan were temporarily suspended as a precaution following the 7.

    Rail services in Taiwan were temporarily suspended as a precaution following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake but have since resumed.

  3. A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, causing tremors, power disruptions, and aftershock alerts.

    A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, causing tremors, power disruptions, and aftershock alerts.

  4. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged the population to remain alert for potential aftershocks, with the weather administration advising vigilance for aftershocks between 5.

    Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged the population to remain alert for potential aftershocks, with the weather administration advising vigilance for aftershocks between 5.5 and 6.0 magnitude in the coming day.

  5. Major chipmaker TSMC stated that a small number of its facilities in the Hsinchu Science Park met evacuation thresholds, but staff had since returned to their posts.

    Major chipmaker TSMC stated that a small number of its facilities in the Hsinchu Science Park met evacuation thresholds, but staff had since returned to their posts.

  6. A magnitude 7.

    A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Taiwan on December 26, 2025, near Yilan County Hall, causing buildings in Taipei to sway and being felt across the island. This event was preceded by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Taitung days prior. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were available.

  7. A magnitude 6.

    A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taitung County, days before the larger tremor, highlighting Taiwan's frequent seismic activity.

April 2024 — 2 developments

  1. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024, providing lessons for earthquake prepared…

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on April 3, 2024, providing lessons for earthquake preparedness in Southern California.

  2. At least 10 people were killed in the earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3.

    At least 10 people were killed in the earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3.