Latest earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea today

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List of latest earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 14, 2024 22:48
(Seoul)
M 2.0 124 km SW
from Gumi
Nov 3, 2024 12:16
(Seoul)
M 2.0 54 km NNE
from Pohang
Nov 1, 2024 21:27
(Seoul)
M 2.9 295 km SSW
from Gyeongju
Oct 23, 2024 17:56
(Seoul)
M 2.5 14 km S
from Gumi
Oct 16, 2024 00:55
(Seoul)
M 2.1 147 km W
from Gumi
Jun 12, 2024 13:55
(Seoul)
M 3.1 152 km WSW
from Gumi
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 152 km WSW
from Gumi
May 2, 2024 08:20
(Seoul)
M 4.1 259 km SE
from Pohang
Apr 19, 2024 23:28
(Seoul)
M 4.1 129 km SSE
from Pohang
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Seoul)
M 7.5 723 km ENE
from Pohang
Dec 23, 2023 04:34
(Seoul)
M 3.0 80 km WSW
from Gumi
Dec 17, 2023 05:33
(Seoul)
M 3.9 204 km SE
from Pohang
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Seoul)
M 3.8 33 km S
from Pohang
Oct 25, 2023 21:46
(Seoul)
M 3.4 99 km WNW
from Gimcheon
Oct 7, 2023 21:58
(Seoul)
M 3.7 211 km SE
from Pohang
Jul 29, 2023 19:07
(Seoul)
M 3.5 80 km WSW
from Gumi
Jul 26, 2023 21:37
(Seoul)
M 4.3 291 km E
from Pohang
May 15, 2023 06:27
(Seoul)
M 3.9 201 km N
from Pohang
May 14, 2023 08:35
(Seoul)
M 3.1 204 km N
from Pohang
Apr 30, 2023 19:03
(Seoul)
M 3.1 57 km WNW
from Gumi
Apr 25, 2023 15:55
(Seoul)
M 3.5 204 km N
from Pohang
Apr 25, 2023 12:02
(Seoul)
M 3.1 205 km N
from Pohang
Mar 3, 2023 11:26
(Seoul)
M 3.0 99 km SW
from Gyeongsan-si
Feb 17, 2023 19:38
(Seoul)
M 4.4 238 km SSE
from Pohang
Jan 9, 2023 01:28
(Seoul)
M 3.6 262 km NW
from Gumi

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do

Recent Gyeongsangbuk-do Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gyeongsangbuk-do. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do and elsewhere.

Gyeongsangbuk-do Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 14, 2024 22:48

Average

A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Gyeongsangbuk-do with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gyeongsangbuk-do 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Gyeongsangbuk-do (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 16 88.89%
Mag. 5 2 11.11%
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 Gyeongsangbuk-do

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Nov 15, 2017 14:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Aug 14, 1940 00:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gyeongsangbuk-do occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 9 kilometers (6 mi) west-northwest of Pohang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 1940 00:36, 263 kilometers (163 mi) west-northwest of Pohang. It is the strongest earthquake near Gyeongsangbuk-do 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 Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea 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 Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 9 km WNW
from Pohang
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 7 km S
from Gyeongju
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 15 km SW
from Gyeongju
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 8 km NW
from Pohang
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 4 km WNW
from Pohang
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 73 km SE
from Pohang
Sep 19, 2022 20:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 163 km ESE
from Pohang
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 10 km SSW
from Gyeongju
Sep 3, 2018 06:47
(Seoul)
M 4.5 247 km SE
from Pohang
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 152 km WSW
from Gumi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do

Earthquakes by city in Gyeongsangbuk-do

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Use this regional Gyeongsangbuk-do earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Eisen, Mungyeong, Eisen, Heunghae, Yeonil, Kunwi, Cheongsong gun, Waegwan, Hayang and Jenzan.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gyeongsangbuk-do.

When was the last earthquake in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeongsangbuk-do on the evening of November 14, 2024 at 22:48 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 124km southwest of Gumi at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea?

A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeongsangbuk-do on the night of August 14, 1940 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 263km east of Pohang at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gyeongsangbuk-do since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea?

In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gyeongsangbuk-do. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.