Earthquakes in Taiwan — April 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during April 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 46 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan on 04 April 2026 at 17:14 UTC. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake radiates roughly 2,682 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.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 04 April, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.5 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 04 April at 22 km; M4.4 near Hengchun, Taiwan on 07 April at 69 km; M4.4 near Hualien City, Taiwan on 04 April at 23 km.
That is 39% below the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 22.1 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Hengchun, Taiwan | 68.9 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 23.4 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Yilan, Taiwan | 70.2 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in April 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during April 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in April 2026?
A magnitude 5.5 event near Hualien City, Taiwan on 04 April 2026.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for April 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.