Latest earthquakes near 전라남도, South Korea today

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List of latest earthquakes near 전라남도.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 14, 2024 22:48
(Seoul)
M 2.0 37 km N
from Suncheon
Nov 14, 2024 00:00
(Seoul)
M 2.1 195 km SW
from Mokpo
Nov 10, 2024 14:27
(Seoul)
M 2.3 196 km SW
from Mokpo
Nov 8, 2024 05:47
(Seoul)
M 2.2 195 km SW
from Mokpo
Nov 3, 2024 12:16
(Seoul)
M 2.0 260 km NE
from Yeosu
Nov 1, 2024 21:27
(Seoul)
M 2.9 149 km S
from Yeosu
Oct 26, 2024 03:32
(Seoul)
M 2.2 164 km SSW
from Mokpo
Oct 23, 2024 17:56
(Seoul)
M 2.5 150 km NNE
from Yeosu
Oct 16, 2024 00:55
(Seoul)
M 2.1 165 km N
from Mokpo
Aug 8, 2024 16:42
(Seoul)
M 7.1 489 km SE
from Yeosu
Jun 12, 2024 13:55
(Seoul)
M 3.1 103 km NNE
from Mokpo
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 109 km NNE
from Mokpo
Apr 19, 2024 23:28
(Seoul)
M 4.1 187 km E
from Yeosu
Dec 23, 2023 04:34
(Seoul)
M 3.0 95 km N
from Suncheon
Dec 17, 2023 05:33
(Seoul)
M 3.9 270 km E
from Yeosu
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Seoul)
M 3.8 189 km NE
from Yeosu
Oct 25, 2023 21:46
(Seoul)
M 3.4 161 km NNW
from Suncheon
Oct 7, 2023 21:58
(Seoul)
M 3.7 297 km E
from Yeosu
Jul 29, 2023 19:07
(Seoul)
M 3.5 95 km N
from Suncheon
Apr 30, 2023 19:03
(Seoul)
M 3.1 174 km N
from Yeosu
Mar 3, 2023 11:26
(Seoul)
M 3.0 56 km NNE
from Yeosu
Feb 17, 2023 19:38
(Seoul)
M 4.4 260 km ESE
from Yeosu
Dec 14, 2021 17:19
(Seoul)
M 4.6 198 km S
from Mokpo
Aug 21, 2021 09:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 186 km WNW
from Mokpo
Jan 19, 2021 03:21
(Seoul)
M 4.4 240 km WNW
from Mokpo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near 전라남도

전라남도 Earthquake Statistics

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

Average

A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of 전라남도, South Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of 전라남도 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near 전라남도 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 전라남도 (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 15 88.24%
Mag. 5 2 11.76%
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 전라남도

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Nov 15, 2017 14:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.6
On Mar 20, 2005 10:53.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 전라남도 occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-east of Yeosu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near 전라남도 in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 2005 10:53, 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-east of Yeosu. It is the strongest earthquake near 전라남도 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 전라남도, 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 전라남도.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 전라남도.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 207 km NE
from Yeosu
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 181 km NE
from Yeosu
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 171 km NE
from Yeosu
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 207 km NE
from Yeosu
Jun 9, 2017 23:36
(Seoul)
M 4.7 297 km SE
from Yeosu
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 221 km ENE
from Yeosu
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 208 km NE
from Yeosu
Dec 14, 2021 17:19
(Seoul)
M 4.6 198 km S
from Mokpo
Aug 21, 2021 09:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 186 km WNW
from Mokpo
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 176 km NE
from Yeosu

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 전라남도

Earthquakes by city in 전라남도

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in 전라남도, South Korea.

Use this regional 전라남도 earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kwangyang, Muan, Hwasun, Yeongam, Sinan, Naju, Kurye, Haenam, Yeonggwang and Beolgyo.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in 전라남도, South Korea?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near 전라남도 on the evening of November 14, 2024 at 22:48 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 37km north of Suncheon at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near 전라남도, South Korea in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near 전라남도, South Korea?

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near 전라남도 on the morning of March 20, 2005 at 10:53 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 250km east-southeast of Yeosu at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near 전라남도 since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near 전라남도, South Korea?

In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from 전라남도. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.