Latest earthquakes near Daegu, 대구광역시 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Daegu, 대구광역시, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Daegu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Daegu (also known as 대구광역시), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 29 05:37 Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 266 km SW from Daegu |
| 19 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 127 km ESE from Daegu |
| 38 days ago (Feb 22 06:30 Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 256 km WNW from Daegu |
| 43 days ago (Feb 17 11:20 Seoul) |
M 2.1 | 265 km SW from Daegu |
| 44 days ago (Feb 16 13:42 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 265 km SW from Daegu |
| 45 days ago (Feb 15 06:49 Seoul) |
M 2.6 | 170 km NNE from Daegu |
| 47 days ago (Feb 13 12:06 Seoul) |
M 2.3 | 169 km W from Daegu |
| 53 days ago (Feb 7 02:35 Seoul) |
M 3.1 | 160 km NNW from Daegu |
| Nov 28, 2024 00:36 (Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 165 km WSW from Daegu |
| Nov 14, 2024 22:48 (Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 124 km WSW from Daegu |
| Nov 3, 2024 12:16 (Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 115 km NE from Daegu |
| Nov 1, 2024 21:27 (Seoul) |
M 2.9 | 279 km SSW from Daegu |
| Oct 23, 2024 17:56 (Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 25 km WNW from Daegu |
| Oct 16, 2024 00:55 (Seoul) |
M 2.1 | 175 km WNW from Daegu |
| Jun 12, 2024 13:55 (Seoul) |
M 3.1 | 169 km W from Daegu |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 170 km W from Daegu |
| Apr 19, 2024 23:28 (Seoul) |
M 4.1 | 147 km SE from Daegu |
| Dec 23, 2023 04:34 (Seoul) |
M 3.0 | 96 km W from Daegu |
| Dec 17, 2023 05:33 (Seoul) |
M 3.9 | 238 km SE from Daegu |
| Nov 30, 2023 04:55 (Seoul) |
M 3.8 | 73 km ESE from Daegu |
| Oct 25, 2023 21:46 (Seoul) |
M 3.4 | 148 km WNW from Daegu |
| Oct 7, 2023 21:58 (Seoul) |
M 3.7 | 253 km ESE from Daegu |
| Jul 29, 2023 19:07 (Seoul) |
M 3.5 | 96 km W from Daegu |
| May 15, 2023 06:27 (Seoul) |
M 3.9 | 232 km NNE from Daegu |
| May 14, 2023 08:35 (Seoul) |
M 3.1 | 236 km NNE from Daegu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Daegu
Daegu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Daegu, 대구광역시 in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Daegu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Daegu 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 | 13 | 86.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 13.33% |
| 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 Daegu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Daegu occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 66 kilometers (41 mi) east-northeast of Daegu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Daegu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 2005 10:53, 269 kilometers (167 mi) east-northeast of Daegu. It is the strongest earthquake near Daegu in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Daegu, 대구광역시 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 Daegu.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2017 14:29 (Seoul) |
M 5.5 | 66 km ENE from Daegu |
| Sep 12, 2016 20:32 (Seoul) |
M 5.4 | 57 km E from Daegu |
| Sep 12, 2016 19:44 (Seoul) |
M 4.9 | 49 km ESE from Daegu |
| Feb 11, 2018 05:03 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 68 km ENE from Daegu |
| Nov 15, 2017 16:49 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 68 km ENE from Daegu |
| Jul 5, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 124 km ESE from Daegu |
| Sep 19, 2022 20:40 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 224 km ESE from Daegu |
| Sep 19, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 53 km ESE from Daegu |
| Sep 3, 2018 06:47 (Seoul) |
M 4.5 | 293 km ESE from Daegu |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 170 km W from Daegu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Daegu
Nearest earthquakes from Daegu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Daegu, 대구광역시. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2016 19:44 (Seoul) |
M 4.9 | 49 km ESE from Daegu |
| Sep 19, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 53 km ESE from Daegu |
| Sep 12, 2016 20:32 (Seoul) |
M 5.4 | 57 km E from Daegu |
| Nov 15, 2017 14:29 (Seoul) |
M 5.5 | 66 km ENE from Daegu |
| Nov 15, 2017 16:49 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 68 km ENE from Daegu |
| Feb 11, 2018 05:03 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 68 km ENE from Daegu |
| Jul 5, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 124 km ESE from Daegu |
| Dec 22, 2015 04:31 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 148 km W from Daegu |
| Apr 19, 2024 23:28 (Seoul) |
M 4.1 | 147 km SE from Daegu |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 170 km W from Daegu |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Daegu
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Daegu.
When was the last earthquake in Daegu, 대구광역시?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Daegu on the night of March 29, 2025 at 05:37 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 266km southwest of Daegu at a depth of 20km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Daegu, 대구광역시 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Daegu, 대구광역시?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Daegu on the morning of March 20, 2005 at 10:53 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-southeast of Daegu at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Daegu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Daegu, 대구광역시?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Daegu. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
