Latest earthquakes near Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gyeongsan-si? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gyeongsan-si (also known as 경산시), it will show up within minutes.
Gyeongsan-si Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gyeongsan-si, 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 Gyeongsan-si in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gyeongsan-si 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 | 13 | 86.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 13.33% |
| 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 Gyeongsan-si
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gyeongsan-si occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 56 kilometers (35 mi) east-northeast of Gyeongsan-si, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gyeongsan-si in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 20, 2005 10:53, 258 kilometers (160 mi) east-northeast of Gyeongsan-si. It is the strongest earthquake near Gyeongsan-si 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 Gyeongsan-si, 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 Gyeongsan-si.
Nearest earthquakes from Gyeongsan-si
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gyeongsan-si, 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 Gyeongsan-si.
When was the last earthquake in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeongsan-si on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 08:20 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east-southeast of Gyeongsan-si at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gyeongsan-si on the morning of March 20, 2005 at 10:53 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-southeast of Gyeongsan-si at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gyeongsan-si since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gyeongsan-si. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
