Earthquakes in Taiwan — August 2025
7 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during August 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 3 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 32 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Yilan, Taiwan on 27 August 2025 at 13:10 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 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 5 recorded the previous month.
86% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 14% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 3 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Yilan, Taiwan on 27 August at 116 km; M5.2 near Yujing, Taiwan on 22 August at 10 km; M5.2 near Hengchun, Taiwan on 16 August at 10 km.
That is close to the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, August 2025
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Yilan, Taiwan | 116.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Yujing, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 5.2 | Hengchun, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 20.8 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 23.2 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Yujing, Taiwan | 16.8 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 29.8 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in August 2025?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during August 2025, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in August 2025?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Yilan, Taiwan on 27 August 2025.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for August 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.