Latest earthquakes near Gangwon-do, South Korea today

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List of latest earthquakes near Gangwon-do.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 14, 2024 22:48
(Seoul)
M 2.0 235 km S
from Wŏnju
Nov 3, 2024 12:16
(Seoul)
M 2.0 180 km ESE
from Wŏnju
Oct 23, 2024 17:56
(Seoul)
M 2.5 156 km SSE
from Wŏnju
Oct 16, 2024 00:55
(Seoul)
M 2.1 163 km SW
from Wŏnju
Jun 12, 2024 13:55
(Seoul)
M 3.1 213 km SSW
from Wŏnju
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 209 km SSW
from Wŏnju
Apr 19, 2024 23:28
(Seoul)
M 4.1 299 km S
from Tonghae
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Seoul)
M 7.5 740 km E
from Gangneung
Dec 23, 2023 04:34
(Seoul)
M 3.0 176 km SSW
from Wŏnju
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Seoul)
M 3.8 221 km SE
from Wŏnju
Oct 25, 2023 21:46
(Seoul)
M 3.4 137 km SW
from Wŏnju
Jul 29, 2023 19:07
(Seoul)
M 3.5 176 km SSW
from Wŏnju
May 15, 2023 06:27
(Seoul)
M 3.9 53 km E
from Gangneung
May 14, 2023 08:35
(Seoul)
M 3.1 57 km ENE
from Gangneung
Apr 30, 2023 19:03
(Seoul)
M 3.1 116 km S
from Wŏnju
Apr 25, 2023 15:55
(Seoul)
M 3.5 56 km ENE
from Gangneung
Apr 25, 2023 12:02
(Seoul)
M 3.1 58 km ENE
from Gangneung
Mar 3, 2023 11:26
(Seoul)
M 3.0 238 km S
from Wŏnju
Jan 9, 2023 01:28
(Seoul)
M 3.6 158 km WNW
from Wŏnju
Sep 19, 2022 20:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 292 km SE
from Tonghae
Apr 19, 2019 11:16
(Seoul)
M 4.4 58 km ENE
from Gangneung
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 186 km SE
from Wŏnju
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 190 km SE
from Wŏnju
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 185 km SE
from Wŏnju
Sep 3, 2017 12:30
(Seoul)
M 6.3 398 km N
from Gangneung

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gangwon-do

Recent Gangwon-do Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gangwon-do. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gangwon-do and elsewhere.

Gangwon-do Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 14, 2024 22:48

Average

A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gangwon-do, South Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Gangwon-do with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gangwon-do in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gangwon-do 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Gangwon-do (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 11 84.62%
Mag. 5 2 15.38%
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 Gangwon-do

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Nov 15, 2017 14:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Oct 8, 1960 14:23.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gangwon-do occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-east of Wŏnju, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gangwon-do in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1960 14:23, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-east of Gangneung. It is the strongest earthquake near Gangwon-do 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 Gangwon-do, South Korea 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 Gangwon-do.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Gangwon-do.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 185 km SE
from Wŏnju
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 208 km SE
from Wŏnju
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 207 km SSE
from Wŏnju
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 186 km SE
from Wŏnju
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 190 km SE
from Wŏnju
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 267 km SE
from Wŏnju
Sep 19, 2022 20:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 292 km SE
from Tonghae
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 208 km SSE
from Wŏnju
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 209 km SSW
from Wŏnju
Apr 19, 2019 11:16
(Seoul)
M 4.4 58 km ENE
from Gangneung

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Gangwon-do

Earthquakes by city in Gangwon-do

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Use this regional Gangwon-do earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sokcho, Hongch’ŏn, Kosong, T’aebaek, Santyoku, Neietsu, Yanggu, Hwacheon and Jumunjin.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gangwon-do.

When was the last earthquake in Gangwon-do, South Korea?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangwon-do on the evening of November 14, 2024 at 22:48 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south of Wŏnju at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gangwon-do, South Korea in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Gangwon-do, South Korea?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangwon-do on the afternoon of October 8, 1960 at 14:23 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 274km north-northeast of Gangneung at a depth of 608km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gangwon-do since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Gangwon-do, South Korea?

In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gangwon-do. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.