Latest earthquakes near Yangju, Gyeonggi-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yangju? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yangju (also known as 양주), it will show up within minutes.
Yangju Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yangju, Gyeonggi-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yangju in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yangju 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 Yangju
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yangju occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of Yangju, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yangju in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 157 kilometers (98 mi) south-east of Yangju. It is the strongest earthquake near Yangju 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 Yangju, 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 Yangju.
Nearest earthquakes from Yangju
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yangju, 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 Yangju.
When was the last earthquake in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangju on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south of Yangju at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yangju, Gyeonggi-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yangju, Gyeonggi-do?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yangju on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 157km northwest of Yangju at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yangju since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yangju, Gyeonggi-do?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yangju. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
