Latest earthquakes near Gangneung, Gangwon-do today

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List of latest earthquakes near Gangneung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 3, 2024 12:16
(Seoul)
M 2.0 159 km SSE
from Gangneung
Oct 23, 2024 17:56
(Seoul)
M 2.5 201 km SSW
from Gangneung
Oct 16, 2024 00:55
(Seoul)
M 2.1 253 km SW
from Gangneung
Jun 12, 2024 13:55
(Seoul)
M 3.1 298 km SW
from Gangneung
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 294 km SW
from Gangneung
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Seoul)
M 7.5 740 km E
from Gangneung
Dec 23, 2023 04:34
(Seoul)
M 3.0 248 km SSW
from Gangneung
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Seoul)
M 3.8 229 km SSE
from Gangneung
Oct 25, 2023 21:46
(Seoul)
M 3.4 225 km SW
from Gangneung
Jul 29, 2023 19:07
(Seoul)
M 3.5 248 km SSW
from Gangneung
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 3.1 188 km SSW
from Gangneung
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 3.0 295 km SSW
from Gangneung
Jan 9, 2023 01:28
(Seoul)
M 3.6 233 km W
from Gangneung
Apr 19, 2019 11:16
(Seoul)
M 4.4 58 km ENE
from Gangneung
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 190 km SSE
from Gangneung
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 195 km SSE
from Gangneung
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 190 km S
from Gangneung
Sep 3, 2017 12:30
(Seoul)
M 6.3 398 km N
from Gangneung
Mar 23, 2017 18:24
(Seoul)
M 4.0 205 km NE
from Gangneung
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 223 km S
from Gangneung
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 221 km S
from Gangneung

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Recent Gangneung Earthquake News

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

Gangneung Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 3, 2024 12:16

Average

A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gangneung, Gangwon-do in the past 10 years.

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

Magnitude Distribution

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

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 Gangneung occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) south of Gangneung, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gangneung 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 of Gangneung. It is the strongest earthquake near Gangneung 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 Gangneung, 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 Gangneung.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Gangneung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 190 km S
from Gangneung
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 221 km S
from Gangneung
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 224 km S
from Gangneung
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 190 km SSE
from Gangneung
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 195 km SSE
from Gangneung
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 263 km SSE
from Gangneung
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 223 km S
from Gangneung
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 294 km SW
from Gangneung
Apr 19, 2019 11:16
(Seoul)
M 4.4 58 km ENE
from Gangneung
Dec 22, 2015 04:31
(Seoul)
M 4.4 254 km SW
from Gangneung

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Nearest earthquakes from Gangneung

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gangneung, Gangwon-do. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Gangneung.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 19, 2019 11:16
(Seoul)
M 4.4 58 km ENE
from Gangneung
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 190 km SSE
from Gangneung
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 190 km S
from Gangneung
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 195 km SSE
from Gangneung
Mar 23, 2017 18:24
(Seoul)
M 4.0 205 km NE
from Gangneung
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 221 km S
from Gangneung
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 223 km S
from Gangneung
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 224 km S
from Gangneung
Dec 22, 2015 04:31
(Seoul)
M 4.4 254 km SW
from Gangneung
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 263 km SSE
from Gangneung

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Gangneung

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gangneung.

When was the last earthquake in Gangneung, Gangwon-do?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangneung on the afternoon of November 3, 2024 at 12:16 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 159km south-southeast of Gangneung at a depth of 13km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gangneung, Gangwon-do in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Gangneung, Gangwon-do?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangneung 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 Gangneung since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Gangneung, Gangwon-do?

In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gangneung. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.