Earthquakes in Taiwan — May 2025
5 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during May 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan on 05 May 2025 at 10:53 UTC. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake radiates roughly 5,351 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Taiwan monthly average of 7 events over the period we cover, and down from the 10 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 05 May, when 3 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.7 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 05 May at 10 km; M5.3 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 05 May at 10 km; M4.7 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 05 May at 10 km.
That is 24% below the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, May 2025
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 5.3 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Hengchun, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Pizitou, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in May 2025?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during May 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in May 2025?
A magnitude 5.7 event near Hualien City, Taiwan on 05 May 2025.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for May 2025 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.