Earthquakes in Taiwan — March 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during March 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 15 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan on 12 March 2026 at 12:14 UTC. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake radiates roughly 951 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 4 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, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 03 March, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.2 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 12 March at 20 km; M4.8 near Yilan, Taiwan on 15 March at 28 km; M4.8 near Yujing, Taiwan on 03 March at 10 km.
That is close to the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, March 2026
7 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 20.2 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Yilan, Taiwan | 27.7 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.8 | Yujing, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Donggang, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Yujing, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 15.6 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 3.8 | Taichung, Taiwan | 10.0 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in March 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during March 2026, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in March 2026?
A magnitude 5.2 event near Hualien City, Taiwan on 12 March 2026.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for March 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.