Earthquakes in Taiwan — February 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 40 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Hengchun, Taiwan on 11 February 2026 at 22:27 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Taiwan monthly average of 7 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 7 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, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Hengchun, Taiwan on 11 February at 15 km; M4.7 near Yilan, Taiwan on 24 February at 68 km; M4.2 near Yilan, Taiwan on 28 February at 12 km.
That is 39% below the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, February 2026
4 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 | Hengchun, Taiwan | 15.1 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Yilan, Taiwan | 67.9 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Yilan, Taiwan | 12.3 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Yilan, Taiwan | 65.0 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in February 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during February 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in February 2026?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Hengchun, Taiwan on 11 February 2026.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for February 2026 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.