Latest earthquakes near Daejeon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Daejeon, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Daejeon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Daejeon (also known as 대전광역시), it will show up within minutes.
Daejeon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Daejeon in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Daejeon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Daejeon 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 Daejeon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Daejeon occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) east of Daejeon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Daejeon in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Daejeon 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 Daejeon.
Nearest earthquakes from Daejeon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Daejeon. 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 Daejeon.
When was the last earthquake in Daejeon?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Daejeon on the evening of April 19, 2024 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-east of Daejeon at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Daejeon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Daejeon?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Daejeon on the afternoon of November 15, 2017 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 173km east of Daejeon at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Daejeon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Daejeon?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Daejeon. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
