Latest earthquakes near Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Andong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Andong (also known as 안동), it will show up within minutes.
Andong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Andong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Andong 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 | 9 | 81.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 18.18% |
| 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 Andong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Andong occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 74 kilometers (46 mi) south-east of Andong, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Andong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jun 29, 1975 19:37, 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-east of Andong. It is the strongest earthquake near Andong 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 Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-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 Andong.
Nearest earthquakes from Andong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-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 Andong.
When was the last earthquake in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Andong on the evening of April 19, 2024 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south-southeast of Andong at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Andong on the evening of June 29, 1975 at 19:37 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-northeast of Andong at a depth of 560km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Andong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Andong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
