Latest earthquakes near Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gyeongju? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gyeongju (also known as 경주시), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gyeongju Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gyeongju. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gyeongju and elsewhere.
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Gyeongju Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gyeongju, 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 Gyeongju in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gyeongju 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 Gyeongju
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gyeongju occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 26 kilometers (16 mi) north-northeast of Gyeongju, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gyeongju in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 1940 00:36, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-northeast of Gyeongju. It is the strongest earthquake near Gyeongju in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gyeongju, 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 Gyeongju.
Nearest earthquakes from Gyeongju
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gyeongju, 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 Gyeongju.
When was the last earthquake in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeongju on the evening of November 26, 2025 at 20:06 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west of Gyeongju at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeongju on the night of August 14, 1940 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east of Gyeongju at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gyeongju since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gyeongju. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
