Latest earthquakes near Osan, Gyeonggi-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Osan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Osan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Osan (also known as 오산시), it will show up within minutes.
Osan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Osan, Gyeonggi-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Osan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Osan 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 Osan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Osan occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Osan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Osan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 220 kilometers (137 mi) east-southeast of Osan. It is the strongest earthquake near Osan 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 Osan, 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 Osan.
Nearest earthquakes from Osan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Osan, 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 Osan.
When was the last earthquake in Osan, Gyeonggi-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Osan on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 156km south-southeast of Osan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Osan, Gyeonggi-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Osan, Gyeonggi-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Osan on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 220km north-northwest of Osan at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Osan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Osan, Gyeonggi-do?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Osan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
