Latest earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gyeongsangbuk-do? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gyeongsangbuk-do (also known as 경상북도), it will show up within minutes.
Gyeongsangbuk-do Earthquake Statistics
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
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.
| 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
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 126 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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeongsangbuk-do on the afternoon of April 15, 2026 at 16:40 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north of Pohang at a depth of 16km under water in the Sea of Japan. 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.
