Latest earthquakes near Kimhae, 경상남도 today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kimhae, 경상남도, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kimhae? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kimhae, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kimhae Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kimhae. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kimhae and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2024 11:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a Strong M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Uwajima (Japan).
Kimhae Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kimhae, 경상남도 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 Kimhae in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kimhae 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 | 20 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 9.09% |
| 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 Kimhae
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kimhae 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 Kimhae 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 Kimhae 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 Kimhae, 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 Kimhae.
Nearest earthquakes from Kimhae
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kimhae, 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 Kimhae.
When was the last earthquake in Kimhae, 경상남도?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kimhae on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 08:20 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 248km east-southeast of Kimhae at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kimhae, 경상남도 in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kimhae, 경상남도?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kimhae 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 Kimhae since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kimhae, 경상남도?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kimhae. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
