Latest earthquakes near Mokpo, 전라남도 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mokpo, 전라남도, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mokpo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mokpo (also known as 목포), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mokpo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mokpo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mokpo and elsewhere.
Jul 28, 2026 04:27PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a DESTRUCTIVE M6.8 Earthquake struck near Kumamoto in Japan.
Mokpo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mokpo, 전라남도 in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mokpo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mokpo 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 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 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 Mokpo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mokpo occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) east-northeast of Mokpo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mokpo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mokpo, 전라남도 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 Mokpo.
Nearest earthquakes from Mokpo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mokpo, 전라남도. 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 Mokpo.
When was the last earthquake in Mokpo, 전라남도?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mokpo on the afternoon of July 28, 2026 at 16:27 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 465km south-east of Mokpo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mokpo, 전라남도 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mokpo, 전라남도?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mokpo on the afternoon of November 15, 2017 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east-northeast of Mokpo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mokpo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mokpo, 전라남도?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mokpo. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
