Latest earthquakes near Hwado, Gyeonggi-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hwado, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hwado? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hwado, it will show up within minutes.
Hwado Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hwado, Gyeonggi-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hwado in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hwado 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 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 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 Hwado
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hwado occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-east of Hwado, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hwado in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-east of Hwado. It is the strongest earthquake near Hwado in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hwado, 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 Hwado.
Nearest earthquakes from Hwado
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hwado, 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 Hwado.
When was the last earthquake in Hwado, Gyeonggi-do?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hwado on the afternoon of April 15, 2026 at 16:40 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 200km east of Hwado at a depth of 16km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hwado, Gyeonggi-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hwado, Gyeonggi-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hwado on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 187km northwest of Hwado at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hwado since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hwado, Gyeonggi-do?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hwado. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
