Latest earthquakes near South Korea today

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List of latest earthquakes near South Korea.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 14, 2024 22:48
(Seoul)
M 2.0 49 km ENE
from Gwangju
Nov 14, 2024 00:00
(Seoul)
M 2.1 130 km W
from Jeju City
Nov 10, 2024 14:27
(Seoul)
M 2.3 132 km W
from Jeju City
Nov 8, 2024 05:47
(Seoul)
M 2.2 129 km W
from Jeju City
Nov 3, 2024 12:16
(Seoul)
M 2.0 54 km NNE
from Pohang
Nov 1, 2024 21:27
(Seoul)
M 2.9 124 km E
from Jeju City
Oct 26, 2024 03:32
(Seoul)
M 2.2 68 km W
from Jeju City
Oct 23, 2024 17:56
(Seoul)
M 2.5 14 km S
from Gumi
Oct 16, 2024 00:55
(Seoul)
M 2.1 61 km W
from Daejeon
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Seoul)
M 7.1 437 km SSE
from Busan
Jun 12, 2024 13:55
(Seoul)
M 3.1 40 km WSW
from Jeonju
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 40 km W
from Jeonju
May 2, 2024 08:20
(Seoul)
M 4.1 230 km ESE
from Busan
Apr 19, 2024 23:28
(Seoul)
M 4.1 65 km ESE
from Busan
Apr 17, 2024 23:14
(Seoul)
M 6.3 369 km ESE
from Busan
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Seoul)
M 7.5 743 km ENE
from Ulsan
Dec 23, 2023 04:34
(Seoul)
M 3.0 34 km E
from Jeonju
Dec 17, 2023 05:33
(Seoul)
M 3.9 158 km ESE
from Busan
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Seoul)
M 3.8 22 km NNE
from Ulsan
Nov 3, 2023 23:53
(Seoul)
M 3.6 288 km SE
from Seogwipo
Oct 25, 2023 21:46
(Seoul)
M 3.4 30 km W
from Daejeon
Oct 7, 2023 21:58
(Seoul)
M 3.7 180 km ESE
from Busan
Aug 26, 2023 22:29
(Seoul)
M 4.7 294 km ESE
from Busan
Jul 29, 2023 19:07
(Seoul)
M 3.5 34 km E
from Jeonju
Jul 26, 2023 21:37
(Seoul)
M 4.3 291 km E
from Pohang

Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Korea

Recent South Korea Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near South Korea. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near South Korea and elsewhere.

South Korea Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 14, 2024 22:48

Average

A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Korea in 2016. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Korea that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of South Korea with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Korea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near South Korea during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near South Korea (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 77 91.67%
Mag. 5 7 8.33%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near South Korea

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Apr 9, 2018 01:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Aug 14, 1940 00:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Korea occurred on Apr 9, 2018 01:32 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) east of Ulsan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Korea in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 1940 00:36, 272 kilometers (169 mi) east of Ulsan. It is the strongest earthquake near South Korea in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South Korea in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from South Korea.

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List of strongest earthquakes near South Korea.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 9, 2018 01:32
(Seoul)
M 5.7 295 km E
from Ulsan
Nov 15, 2015 04:20
(Seoul)
M 5.7 294 km SE
from Seogwipo
Apr 16, 2016 01:45
(Seoul)
M 5.7 292 km SE
from Busan
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 9 km WNW
from Pohang
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 7 km S
from Gyeongju
Apr 16, 2016 09:48
(Seoul)
M 5.2 299 km SSE
from Busan
Apr 16, 2016 07:11
(Seoul)
M 5.1 298 km SE
from Busan
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 30 km NW
from Ulsan
Apr 28, 2016 15:30
(Seoul)
M 4.9 292 km SSE
from Busan
Jun 4, 2016 14:56
(Seoul)
M 4.8 287 km SE
from Jeju City

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Earthquakes by region of South Korea

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Korea.

When was the last earthquake in South Korea?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Korea on the evening of November 14, 2024 at 22:48 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 49km east-northeast of Gwangju at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Korea in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near South Korea?

A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near South Korea on the night of August 14, 1940 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 272km east of Ulsan at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Korea since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near South Korea?

In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Korea. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.