Latest earthquakes near Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cheonan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cheonan (also known as 천안시), it will show up within minutes.
Cheonan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cheonan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cheonan 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 | 9 | 81.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 18.18% |
| 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 Cheonan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cheonan 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) east-southeast of Cheonan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cheonan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 257 kilometers (160 mi) east-southeast of Cheonan. It is the strongest earthquake near Cheonan in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do 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 Cheonan.
Nearest earthquakes from Cheonan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do. 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 Cheonan.
When was the last earthquake in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cheonan on the afternoon of January 7, 2026 at 17:00 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-northwest of Cheonan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cheonan on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 257km north-northwest of Cheonan at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cheonan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cheonan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
