Earthquakes in Taiwan — July 2026
5 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during July 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 56 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Pinglin, Taiwan on 26 July 2026 at 12:36 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 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.
60% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 40% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Pinglin, Taiwan on 26 July at 94 km; M4.5 near Yujing, Taiwan on 30 July at 18 km; M4.5 near Yujing, Taiwan on 27 July at 19 km.
That is 24% below the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, July 2026
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Pinglin, Taiwan | 93.8 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Yujing, Taiwan | 18.3 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Yujing, Taiwan | 18.6 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Jiufen, Taiwan | 125.4 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Hualien City, Taiwan | 24.4 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in July 2026?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during July 2026, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in July 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Pinglin, Taiwan on 26 July 2026.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for July 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.