Latest earthquakes near Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gwangmyeong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gwangmyeong, it will show up within minutes.
Gwangmyeong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gwangmyeong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gwangmyeong 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 | 7 | 77.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 22.22% |
| 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 Gwangmyeong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gwangmyeong occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-east of Gwangmyeong, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gwangmyeong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-east of Gwangmyeong. It is the strongest earthquake near Gwangmyeong 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 Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-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 Gwangmyeong.
Nearest earthquakes from Gwangmyeong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-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 Gwangmyeong.
When was the last earthquake in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gwangmyeong on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south-southeast of Gwangmyeong at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gwangmyeong on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north-northwest of Gwangmyeong at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gwangmyeong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gwangmyeong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
