Latest earthquakes near South Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Korea? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Korea, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Matsubase in Japan.
South Korea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 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 5 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 46 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 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
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 126 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.
Earthquakes by region of South Korea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in South Korea.
- Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도)
- Daejeon (대전광역시)
- Gangwon-do (강원도)
- Gwangju (광주광역시)
- Gyeonggi-do (경기도)
- Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도)
- Incheon (인천광역시)
- Jeju-do (제주특별자치도)
- Jeollabuk-do (전라북도)
- North Chungcheong (충청북도)
- Sejong-si (세종특별자치시)
- Seoul (서울특별시)
- Ulsan
- 경상남도
- 대구광역시
- 부산광역시
- 전라남도
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near South Korea on the afternoon of September 6, 2026 at 12:22 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 176km west of Gwangju at a depth of 7km under water in the Yellow Sea. 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, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Korea. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
