Earthquakes in Taiwan — December 2024
6 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during December 2024, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 21 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan on 07 December 2024 at 07:48 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Taiwan monthly average of 7 events over the period we cover, and up from the 3 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 3 range, 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 29 December, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 07 December at 17 km; M4.7 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 26 December at 26 km; M4.7 near 嘉義縣, Taiwan on 29 December at 20 km.
That is close to the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, December 2024
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 16.8 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.7 | 嘉義縣, Taiwan | 20.1 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 25.9 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 25.9 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 3.9 | 花蓮縣, Taiwan | 25.6 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in December 2024?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during December 2024, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Hualien City, Taiwan on 07 December 2024.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.