Latest earthquakes near Suwon, Gyeonggi-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Suwon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Suwon (also known as 수원시), it will show up within minutes.
Suwon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suwon, Gyeonggi-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Suwon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Suwon 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 Suwon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suwon 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 Suwon 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 Suwon. It is the strongest earthquake near Suwon 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 Suwon, 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 Suwon.
Nearest earthquakes from Suwon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Suwon, 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 Suwon.
When was the last earthquake in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Suwon on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 172km south-southeast of Suwon at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suwon, Gyeonggi-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suwon, Gyeonggi-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Suwon 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 Suwon at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Suwon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suwon, Gyeonggi-do?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suwon. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
