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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Masan.
When was the last earthquake in Masan, Gwangju?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Masan on the evening of December 13, 2025 at 21:30 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 200km south-southwest of Masan at a depth of 19km under water in the Yellow Sea. 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.
