Taizhou
Taizhou: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Taizhou just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Taizhou, China.
Live map – Taizhou
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Taizhou
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Taizhou
Taizhou has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982. The strongest was M5.2 in 1982.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 18 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Did you feel an earthquake in Taizhou?
No reports yet.
Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1982 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 30 km NNE of Yangzhou, China | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 53 km E of Dongtai, China | 35.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 62 km NNW of Taizhou, China | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 30 km NNE of Yangzhou, China | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1982 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
One major fire within 100 km in our records, covering about 18 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 52 km NNW of Taizhou, China | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 km² | 52 km NNW of Taizhou, China | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Jiangyan 22 km
- Taixing 37 km
- Yangzhou 46 km
- Xinghua 50 km
- Zhenjiang 53 km
- Gaoyou 55 km
- Dongtai 55 km
- Rugao 64 km
- Jiangyin 73 km
- Zhenzhou 73 km
- Changzhou 80 km
- Qinnan 85 km
- Zhangjiagang 91 km
- Dazhong 94 km
- Yancheng 99 km
- Baoying 99 km
- Nantong 104 km
- Wuxi 109 km
- Nanjing 116 km
- Jinsha 118 km
- Juegang 121 km
- Changshu 122 km
- Yixing 126 km
- Hede 146 km
- Suzhou 147 km