Latest earthquakes near Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hwaseong-si? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hwaseong-si (also known as 화성시), it will show up within minutes.
Hwaseong-si Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hwaseong-si in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hwaseong-si 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 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 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 Hwaseong-si
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hwaseong-si occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) east-southeast of Hwaseong-si, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hwaseong-si in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 204 kilometers (127 mi) east-southeast of Hwaseong-si. It is the strongest earthquake near Hwaseong-si 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 Hwaseong-si, 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 Hwaseong-si.
Nearest earthquakes from Hwaseong-si
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hwaseong-si, 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 Hwaseong-si.
When was the last earthquake in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hwaseong-si on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south-southeast of Hwaseong-si at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hwaseong-si on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 204km north-northwest of Hwaseong-si at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hwaseong-si since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hwaseong-si. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
