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.
Daegu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 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 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 14.29% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Daegu.
When was the last earthquake in Daegu, 대구광역시?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Daegu on the evening of April 19, 2024 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south-east of Daegu at a depth of 10km 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, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Daegu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
