Latest earthquakes near Chinju, 경상남도 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chinju, 경상남도, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chinju? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chinju (also known as 진주시), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 05:37 Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 178 km SW from Chinju |
| 21 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 176 km ENE from Chinju |
| 39 days ago (Feb 22 06:30 Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 257 km NW from Chinju |
| 44 days ago (Feb 17 11:20 Seoul) |
M 2.1 | 178 km SW from Chinju |
| 45 days ago (Feb 16 13:42 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 177 km SW from Chinju |
| 46 days ago (Feb 15 06:49 Seoul) |
M 2.6 | 258 km NNE from Chinju |
| 48 days ago (Feb 13 12:06 Seoul) |
M 2.3 | 135 km WNW from Chinju |
| 54 days ago (Feb 7 02:35 Seoul) |
M 3.1 | 218 km N from Chinju |
| 79 days ago (Jan 13 21:19 Seoul) |
M 6.8 | 493 km SE from Chinju |
| 81 days ago (Jan 11 22:35 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 279 km SW from Chinju |
| Nov 28, 2024 00:36 (Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 120 km WNW from Chinju |
| Nov 14, 2024 22:48 (Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 60 km W from Chinju |
| Nov 3, 2024 12:16 (Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 199 km NE from Chinju |
| Nov 1, 2024 21:27 (Seoul) |
M 2.9 | 197 km S from Chinju |
| Oct 26, 2024 03:32 (Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 288 km SW from Chinju |
| Oct 23, 2024 17:56 (Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 92 km NNE from Chinju |
| Oct 16, 2024 00:55 (Seoul) |
M 2.1 | 172 km NW from Chinju |
| Aug 8, 2024 16:42 (Seoul) |
M 7.1 | 496 km SE from Chinju |
| Jun 12, 2024 13:55 (Seoul) |
M 3.1 | 135 km WNW from Chinju |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 139 km WNW from Chinju |
| Apr 19, 2024 23:28 (Seoul) |
M 4.1 | 151 km ESE from Chinju |
| Dec 23, 2023 04:34 (Seoul) |
M 3.0 | 84 km NW from Chinju |
| Dec 17, 2023 05:33 (Seoul) |
M 3.9 | 242 km ESE from Chinju |
| Nov 30, 2023 04:55 (Seoul) |
M 3.8 | 131 km ENE from Chinju |
| Oct 25, 2023 21:46 (Seoul) |
M 3.4 | 159 km NW from Chinju |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chinju
Recent Chinju Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chinju. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chinju and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 09:19PM
Strong M6.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Miyazaki (Japan) on Monday Evening.
Chinju Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chinju, 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 Chinju in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chinju 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 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 14.29% |
| 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 Chinju
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chinju occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 146 kilometers (91 mi) north-east of Chinju, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chinju in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 2005 10:53, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-east of Chinju. It is the strongest earthquake near Chinju 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 Chinju, 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 Chinju.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2017 14:29 (Seoul) |
M 5.5 | 146 km NE from Chinju |
| Sep 12, 2016 20:32 (Seoul) |
M 5.4 | 122 km ENE from Chinju |
| Sep 12, 2016 19:44 (Seoul) |
M 4.9 | 111 km NE from Chinju |
| Nov 15, 2017 16:49 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 146 km NE from Chinju |
| Feb 11, 2018 05:03 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 147 km NE from Chinju |
| Jul 5, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 169 km ENE from Chinju |
| Sep 19, 2022 20:40 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 266 km E from Chinju |
| Sep 19, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 116 km ENE from Chinju |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 139 km WNW from Chinju |
| Feb 17, 2023 19:38 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 244 km ESE from Chinju |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chinju
Nearest earthquakes from Chinju
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chinju, 경상남도. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2016 19:44 (Seoul) |
M 4.9 | 111 km NE from Chinju |
| Sep 19, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 116 km ENE from Chinju |
| Sep 12, 2016 20:32 (Seoul) |
M 5.4 | 122 km ENE from Chinju |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 139 km WNW from Chinju |
| Dec 22, 2015 04:31 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 139 km NW from Chinju |
| Nov 15, 2017 16:49 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 146 km NE from Chinju |
| Nov 15, 2017 14:29 (Seoul) |
M 5.5 | 146 km NE from Chinju |
| Feb 11, 2018 05:03 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 147 km NE from Chinju |
| Apr 19, 2024 23:28 (Seoul) |
M 4.1 | 151 km ESE from Chinju |
| Jul 5, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 169 km ENE from Chinju |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Chinju
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chinju.
When was the last earthquake in Chinju, 경상남도?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chinju on the night of March 29, 2025 at 05:37 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 178km southwest of Chinju at a depth of 20km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chinju, 경상남도 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chinju, 경상남도?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chinju on the morning of March 20, 2005 at 10:53 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south-east of Chinju at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chinju since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chinju, 경상남도?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chinju. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
