Latest earthquakes near Gyeonggi-do, South Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gyeonggi-do? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gyeonggi-do (also known as 경기도), it will show up within minutes.
Gyeonggi-do Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gyeonggi-do in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gyeonggi-do 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 | 10 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 16.67% |
| 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 Gyeonggi-do
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gyeonggi-do occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) east-southeast of Suwon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gyeonggi-do in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 161 kilometers (100 mi) east-southeast of Goyang-si. It is the strongest earthquake near Gyeonggi-do 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 Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 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 Gyeonggi-do.
Earthquakes by city in Gyeonggi-do
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
- Ansan-si (안산시)
- Anyang-si (안양시)
- Bucheon-si (부천시)
- Goyang-si (고양시)
- Gunpo
- Guri-si (구리시)
- Gwangmyeong
- Hanam (하남)
- Hwado
- Hwaseong-si (화성시)
- Icheon-si (이천시)
- Osan (오산시)
- Seongnam-si (성남시)
- Suwon (수원시)
- Uijeongbu-si (의정부시)
- Yangju (양주)
Use this regional Gyeonggi-do earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Wabu, Namyangju, Yangp'yŏng, Gwangju, Anseong, Pubal, Gapyeong, Munsan and Yeoju.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gyeonggi-do.
When was the last earthquake in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeonggi-do on the night of November 28, 2024 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south of Suwon at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeonggi-do on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 161km north-northwest of Goyang-si at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gyeonggi-do since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gyeonggi-do. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
