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)
- Extensive history of significant events in this area
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.2 - 21 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan (2021-10-24)
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
5.7 Earthquake — 17 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan
March 4, 2005 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.1 - 25 km E of Yilan, Taiwan
December 9, 2020 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.2 - 21 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan
October 23, 2021 — WATCH
Impact data not available
6.2 Earthquake — 21 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan
May 14, 2002 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.6 - 14km NE of Suao, Taiwan
May 11, 2016 — WATCH
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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Wildfire Risk in Taipei
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Taipei
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Taipei
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Taipei
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Taipei
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Taipei
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Taipei
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Taipei
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Taipei
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Taipei
Score: 0/10
Earthquake Risk in Shanghai, China
Score: 3/10
Earthquake Risk in Hong Kong, China
Score: 5/10
Earthquake Risk in Manila, Philippines
Score: 5/10
How this data is built
Taipei, Taiwan earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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