Earthquakes in Taiwan — August 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during August 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 40 km.
The month's largest event in Taiwan was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Yilan, Taiwan on 15 August 2026 at 11:30 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 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 5 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.
The month's largest events were M4.9 near Yilan, Taiwan on 15 August at 66 km; M4.4 near Hengchun, Taiwan on 12 August at 16 km; M4.4 near Yilan, Taiwan on 22 August at 38 km.
That is 54% below the 7 events Taiwan averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Taiwan, August 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Yilan, Taiwan | 66.4 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Yilan, Taiwan | 38.3 | Taiwan | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Hengchun, Taiwan | 15.8 | Taiwan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Taiwan in August 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Taiwan during August 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Taiwan in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Yilan, Taiwan on 15 August 2026.
Other months in Taiwan
Magnitudes for August 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.