Latest earthquakes near Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gumi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gumi (also known as 구미시), it will show up within minutes.
Gumi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do 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 Gumi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gumi 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 | 11 | 84.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 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 Gumi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gumi occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 85 kilometers (53 mi) east of Gumi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gumi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gumi, 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 Gumi.
Nearest earthquakes from Gumi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gumi, 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 Gumi.
When was the last earthquake in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gumi on the evening of November 26, 2025 at 20:06 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 103km west-southwest of Gumi at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gumi on the afternoon of November 15, 2017 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 85km east of Gumi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gumi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gumi. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
