1916–1917 Nantou earthquakes
| UTC time | ?? |
|---|---|
| Local date | August 28, 1916–January 7, 1917 |
| Magnitude | 6.8 ML (largest) |
| Epicenter | 24°00′N 121°00′E / 24.0°N 121.0°E |
| Areas affected | Taiwan, Empire of Japan |
| Casualties | 71 dead |
The 1916–1917 Nantou earthquakes (Chinese: 1916年南投地震系列; pinyin: 1916 nián Nántóu dìzhèn xìliè) affected central Taiwan in 1916 and 1917, causing heavy damage in sparsely populated Nanto Chō (modern-day Nantou County) and claiming 71 lives. The strongest quake registered at 6.8 ML and besides the loss of life caused widespread damage to agricultural and forestry industries in central Taiwan.