5
High
Earthquake Risk in Taipei, Taiwan
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.3 - 17 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan (2025-08-27) — 10,800,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Taipei is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Taipei Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Taipei
Taiwan Quake
March 31, 2002 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
5.3 - Taiwan
May 31, 2008 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 21km W of Suao, Taiwan
February 18, 2018 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.3 - 17 km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan
August 26, 2025 — ADVISORY
10,800,000 people exposed; $700,483M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.2 - 39km ENE of Yilan, Taiwan
November 18, 2014 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 3/10
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