Latest earthquakes near Chuncheon, Gangwon-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chuncheon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chuncheon (also known as 춘천), it will show up within minutes.
Chuncheon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chuncheon, Gangwon-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chuncheon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chuncheon 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 | 7 | 77.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 22.22% |
| 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 Chuncheon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chuncheon occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) south-east of Chuncheon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chuncheon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-east of Chuncheon. It is the strongest earthquake near Chuncheon 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 Chuncheon, Gangwon-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 Chuncheon.
Nearest earthquakes from Chuncheon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chuncheon, Gangwon-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 Chuncheon.
When was the last earthquake in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chuncheon on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south of Chuncheon at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chuncheon, Gangwon-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chuncheon, Gangwon-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chuncheon on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 199km west-northwest of Chuncheon at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chuncheon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chuncheon, Gangwon-do?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chuncheon. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
