Latest earthquakes near Masan, Gwangju today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Masan, Gwangju, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Masan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Masan (also known as 마산), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 29 05:37 Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 137 km S from Masan |
| 21 days ago (Mar 13 00:40 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 289 km E from Masan |
| 40 days ago (Feb 22 06:30 Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 194 km NNW from Masan |
| 44 days ago (Feb 17 11:20 Seoul) |
M 2.1 | 136 km S from Masan |
| 45 days ago (Feb 16 13:42 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 136 km S from Masan |
| 48 days ago (Feb 13 12:06 Seoul) |
M 2.3 | 64 km N from Masan |
| 55 days ago (Feb 7 02:35 Seoul) |
M 3.1 | 239 km NNE from Masan |
| 81 days ago (Jan 11 22:35 Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 203 km SSW from Masan |
| Nov 28, 2024 00:36 (Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 43 km N from Masan |
| Nov 24, 2024 20:35 (Seoul) |
M 2.6 | 244 km SW from Masan |
| Nov 14, 2024 22:48 (Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 57 km ENE from Masan |
| Nov 14, 2024 00:00 (Seoul) |
M 2.1 | 248 km SW from Masan |
| Nov 10, 2024 14:27 (Seoul) |
M 2.3 | 249 km SW from Masan |
| Nov 8, 2024 05:47 (Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 247 km SW from Masan |
| Nov 3, 2024 12:16 (Seoul) |
M 2.0 | 293 km ENE from Masan |
| Nov 1, 2024 21:27 (Seoul) |
M 2.9 | 211 km SSE from Masan |
| Oct 26, 2024 03:32 (Seoul) |
M 2.2 | 212 km SSW from Masan |
| Oct 23, 2024 17:56 (Seoul) |
M 2.5 | 168 km NE from Masan |
| Oct 16, 2024 00:55 (Seoul) |
M 2.1 | 128 km N from Masan |
| Jun 12, 2024 13:55 (Seoul) |
M 3.1 | 64 km N from Masan |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 71 km N from Masan |
| Apr 19, 2024 23:28 (Seoul) |
M 4.1 | 262 km E from Masan |
| Dec 23, 2023 04:34 (Seoul) |
M 3.0 | 98 km NE from Masan |
| Nov 30, 2023 04:55 (Seoul) |
M 3.8 | 240 km ENE from Masan |
| Oct 25, 2023 21:46 (Seoul) |
M 3.4 | 137 km N from Masan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Masan
Masan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Masan, Gwangju in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Masan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Masan 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 | 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 Masan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Masan occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) east-northeast of Masan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Masan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Masan, Gwangju 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 Masan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2017 14:29 (Seoul) |
M 5.5 | 245 km ENE from Masan |
| Sep 12, 2016 20:32 (Seoul) |
M 5.4 | 228 km ENE from Masan |
| Sep 12, 2016 19:44 (Seoul) |
M 4.9 | 217 km ENE from Masan |
| Nov 15, 2017 16:49 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 247 km ENE from Masan |
| Feb 11, 2018 05:03 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 247 km ENE from Masan |
| Jul 5, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 282 km E from Masan |
| Dec 14, 2021 17:19 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 242 km SSW from Masan |
| Aug 21, 2021 09:40 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 207 km WNW from Masan |
| Sep 19, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 223 km ENE from Masan |
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 71 km N from Masan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Masan
Nearest earthquakes from Masan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Masan, Gwangju. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 08:26 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 71 km N from Masan |
| Dec 22, 2015 04:31 (Seoul) |
M 4.4 | 103 km N from Masan |
| Aug 21, 2021 09:40 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 207 km WNW from Masan |
| Sep 12, 2016 19:44 (Seoul) |
M 4.9 | 217 km ENE from Masan |
| Sep 19, 2016 20:33 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 223 km ENE from Masan |
| Sep 12, 2016 20:32 (Seoul) |
M 5.4 | 228 km ENE from Masan |
| Dec 14, 2021 17:19 (Seoul) |
M 4.6 | 242 km SSW from Masan |
| Nov 15, 2017 14:29 (Seoul) |
M 5.5 | 245 km ENE from Masan |
| Feb 11, 2018 05:03 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 247 km ENE from Masan |
| Nov 15, 2017 16:49 (Seoul) |
M 4.7 | 247 km ENE from Masan |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Masan
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Masan.
When was the last earthquake in Masan, Gwangju?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Masan on the night of March 29, 2025 at 05:37 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 137km south of Masan at a depth of 20km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Masan, Gwangju in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Masan, Gwangju?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Masan on the afternoon of November 15, 2017 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 245km east-northeast of Masan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Masan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Masan, Gwangju?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Masan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
