Volcanoes of Taiwan (13)

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Significant volcanic eruptions: Taiwan

In historic times, at least 1 volcanoes have been active in Taiwan, including Kueishantao volcano. A total of 2 eruptions have been witnessed and documented since 1785.
The table below lists volcanic eruptions, significant eruptive episodes or related events in Taiwan during geologically recent times.

Date	Volcano	VEI	Region	Deaths	Damage
1853 Oct 29 - Nov	Kueishantao	2?	Taiwan
1785 ±10 y.	Kueishantao	0	Taiwan

Remark:

Our list of volcanic eruptions closely follows the database of eruptions of the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Project (GVP), the internationally most recognized data source for volcanic eruptions, but also includes significant eruptive episodes or related volcano events. "Volcanic eruptions" are usually to be understood as sequences of individual eruptive episodes that can follow each other, or even overlap (if several vents are involved), and can last many years, decades or even longer. For example, the current activity of Stromboli volcano is understood as a single eruption that has been ongoing since 1934.

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K | Global Volcanism Project / Smithsonian Institution

Taiwan FAQ

+When was the last volcanic eruption in Taiwan?

The last volcanic eruption in Taiwan was from Kueishantao volcano in 1853.

+When was the first documented volcanic eruption in Taiwan?

The first historically documented eruption occurred 1785 from Kueishantao volcano.

+How often do volcanoes in Taiwan erupt?

Since 1785, Taiwan has seen at least 2 historically documented eruptions. This means that a volcano erupts on average every 120 years.

+When was the largest volcanic eruption in Taiwan?

The largest eruption in Taiwan in historic times was from Kueishantao volcano. It occurred in 1853. It ranks as a strombolian to vulcanian eruption with a magnitude 2 on the VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) scale.

Latest earthquakes: Taiwan

There was one earthquake of magnitude 4.4 in or near Taiwan in the past 7 days.

A Magnitude earthquake occurred in .

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Date and Time	Mag / Depth	Nearest Volcano / Location
May 27, 09:44 pm (GMT +8)	4.4 10 km	129 km (80 mi) N of Iraya	Philippine Sea, 56 km southeast of Lan Yu Island, Taiwan I FELT IT	Info

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Significant Earthquakes in Taiwan since 1900

The deadliest earthquake in Taiwan since 1900 was the magnitude 6.0 earthquake in

Taiwan, Fujian Sheng on Apr, 20, 1935. It resulted in 3,276 fatalities and 12,053 injured people. This was the 2nd worst quake in Taiwan during recorded history.
This was the 4th worst quake in Taiwan during recorded history. 8,200 houses and other buildings were destroyed and 82,000 damaged.

Date	Mag	Region	Deaths	Damage
2016 Feb 5	6.4	Tainan	117	very heavy	Info
1999 Sep 25	6.5	Central	1-50 (*)	light	Info
1999 Sep 20	7.6	Nantou, Taichung, Taizhong	2,297	catastrophic	Info
1964 Jan 18	7.0	Tainan	107	heavy	Info
1951 Oct 22	7.3	Taiwan	68	heavy	Info
1946 Dec 4	6.8	Taiwan	58	moderate	Info
1941 Dec 16	7.1	Taiwan	319	moderate	Info
1935 Jul 16	6.5	Xiinzhu	2,746	very heavy	Info
1935 Apr 20	6.0	Mialoi	3,276	very heavy	Info
1927 Aug 24	6.8	Taiwan	30	moderate	Info
1917 Jan 4	6.3	Puli	54	light	Info
1916 Aug 28	6.5	Taiwan	180	moderate	Info
1910 Apr 12	7.8	Taiwan	60	light	Info
1906 Mar 16	6.8	Jiayi	1,258	heavy	Info
1904 Nov 5	6.3	Jiayi	145	moderate	Info

(*) Estimated numbers

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K

All Quakes in History

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Oldest quakes (until 1960) are shown in yellow, most recent (from 2000) in red.

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Significant Earthquakes in Taiwan FAQ

+Which was the deadliest earthquake in Taiwan since 1900?

The deadliest earthquake in Taiwan since 1900 was the magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Taiwan, Fujian Sheng on Apr, 20, 1935. It resulted in 3,276 fatalities and 12,053 injured people. This was the 2nd worst quake in Taiwan during recorded history.

+Which was the earthquake that caused most damage in Taiwan since 1900?

The earthquake that caused most damage was the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Taiwan, Taiwan on Sep, 20, 1999. It caused 2,297 fatalities and estimated $14 billion US Dollars (today's equivalent) in total economic damage.

+How many people were killed by earthquakes in Taiwan since 1900?

Since 1900, at least 54 earthquakes claimed an estimated total of 11,000 fatalities in Taiwan.

+How much damage did earthquakes cause in Taiwan since 1900?

There were 65 damaging or deadly quakes during this period that caused economic losses of approx. $16.2 billion US Dollars combined.

Volcano List

Chilung Group

(Lava dome(s) 729 m / 2392 ft)

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Huapinghsu

(Stratovolcano 51 m / 167 ft)

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Kueishantao

(Stratovolcano 401 m / 1,316 ft)

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Mienhuayu

(Stratovolcano 29 m / 95 ft)

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Pengchiahsu

(Stratovolcano 129 m / 423 ft)

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Tatun Group

(Lava domes 1120 m / 3,674 ft)

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Tsaolingshan

(Shield 347 m / 1138 ft)

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Unnamed 19.17°N/132.25°E

(Submarine volcano? -10 m / - 33 ft)

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Unnamed 20.93°N/134.75°E

(Submarine volcano? -6000? m / -19,685 ft)

A submarine eruption was reported by a ship captain in 1850 midway between Taiwan and the Marianas Islands at a location where the average water depth is 6000 m (Catalog of Active Volcanoes of the World). A sudden commotion of the sea, a rise of air temperature, and sulfur smell ... [more info]