Latest earthquakes near 경상남도, South Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near 경상남도, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in 경상남도? If an earthquake is happening right now near 경상남도, it will show up within minutes.
경상남도 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of 경상남도, South Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of 경상남도 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near 경상남도 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 | 21 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 8.7% |
| 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 경상남도
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 경상남도 occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 100 kilometers (62 mi) north-northeast of Kimhae, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near 경상남도 in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Dec 8, 1922 01:50, 298 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Kimhae. It is the strongest earthquake near 경상남도 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 경상남도, 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 경상남도.
Earthquakes by city in 경상남도
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in 경상남도, South Korea.
Use this regional 경상남도 earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ungsang, Sinhyeon, Naesŏ, Changnyeong, Kyosai, Yangsan, Miryang and Goseong.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near 경상남도.
When was the last earthquake in 경상남도, South Korea?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near 경상남도 on the evening of November 14, 2024 at 22:48 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 60km west of Chinju at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near 경상남도, South Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near 경상남도, South Korea?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near 경상남도 on the night of December 8, 1922 at 01:50 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southeast of Kimhae at a depth of 15km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near 경상남도 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near 경상남도, South Korea?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from 경상남도. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
