Latest earthquakes near Changwon, 경상남도 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Changwon, 경상남도, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Changwon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Changwon (also known as 창원시), it will show up within minutes.
Changwon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Changwon, 경상남도 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 Changwon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Changwon 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 | 17 | 89.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.53% |
| 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 Changwon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Changwon occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 108 kilometers (67 mi) north-northeast of Changwon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Changwon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 2005 10:53, 206 kilometers (128 mi) north-northeast of Changwon. It is the strongest earthquake near Changwon 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 Changwon, 경상남도 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 Changwon.
Nearest earthquakes from Changwon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Changwon, 경상남도. 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 Changwon.
When was the last earthquake in Changwon, 경상남도?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Changwon on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 08:20 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 265km east-southeast of Changwon at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Changwon, 경상남도 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Changwon, 경상남도?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Changwon on the morning of March 20, 2005 at 10:53 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 206km south-east of Changwon at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Changwon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Changwon, 경상남도?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Changwon. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
