Latest earthquakes near Busan, 부산광역시 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Busan, 부산광역시, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Busan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Busan (also known as 부산광역시), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Busan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Busan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Busan and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a DAMAGING M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Busan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Busan, 부산광역시 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 Busan in 2016. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Busan 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 Busan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Busan 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 | 53 | 91.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.62% |
| 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 Busan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Busan occurred on Apr 16, 2016 01:45 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-east of Busan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Busan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jun 2, 1905 14:07, 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-east of Busan. It is the strongest earthquake near Busan 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 Busan, 부산광역시 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 Busan.
Nearest earthquakes from Busan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Busan, 부산광역시. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Busan.
When was the last earthquake in Busan, 부산광역시?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Busan on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 08:20 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 230km east-southeast of Busan at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Busan, 부산광역시 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Busan, 부산광역시?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Busan on the afternoon of June 2, 1905 at 14:07 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east-southeast of Busan at a depth of 60km under water in the Seto Naikai. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Busan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Busan, 부산광역시?
In the past 10 years, 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Busan. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 63 days.
