Latest earthquakes near Yeosu, 전라남도 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yeosu, 전라남도, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yeosu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yeosu (also known as 여수), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yeosu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yeosu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yeosu and elsewhere.
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Yeosu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yeosu, 전라남도 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 Yeosu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yeosu 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 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 12.5% |
| 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 Yeosu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu 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 Yeosu, 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 Yeosu.
Nearest earthquakes from Yeosu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yeosu, 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 Yeosu.
When was the last earthquake in Yeosu, 전라남도?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yeosu on the evening of December 13, 2025 at 21:30 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 216km southwest of Yeosu at a depth of 19km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yeosu, 전라남도 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yeosu, 전라남도?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yeosu 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 Yeosu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yeosu, 전라남도?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yeosu. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
