Latest earthquakes near Wŏnju, Gangwon-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wŏnju, Gangwon-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wŏnju? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wŏnju (also known as 원주시), it will show up within minutes.
Wŏnju Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wŏnju, Gangwon-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wŏnju in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wŏnju 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 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 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 Wŏnju
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wŏnju 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 Wŏnju in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-east of Wŏnju. It is the strongest earthquake near Wŏnju 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 Wŏnju, 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 Wŏnju.
Nearest earthquakes from Wŏnju
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wŏnju, 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 Wŏnju.
When was the last earthquake in Wŏnju, Gangwon-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wŏnju on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 176km south-southwest of Wŏnju at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wŏnju, Gangwon-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wŏnju, Gangwon-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Wŏnju on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 250km northwest of Wŏnju at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wŏnju since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wŏnju, Gangwon-do?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wŏnju. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
