Latest earthquakes near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do today

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List of latest earthquakes near Pohang.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 14, 2024 22:48
(Seoul)
M 2.0 194 km WSW
from Pohang
Nov 3, 2024 12:16
(Seoul)
M 2.0 54 km NNE
from Pohang
Oct 23, 2024 17:56
(Seoul)
M 2.5 91 km W
from Pohang
Oct 16, 2024 00:55
(Seoul)
M 2.1 240 km W
from Pohang
Jun 12, 2024 13:55
(Seoul)
M 3.1 240 km W
from Pohang
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 241 km W
from Pohang
May 2, 2024 08:20
(Seoul)
M 4.1 259 km SE
from Pohang
Apr 19, 2024 23:28
(Seoul)
M 4.1 129 km SSE
from Pohang
Jan 1, 2024 16:10
(Seoul)
M 7.5 723 km ENE
from Pohang
Dec 23, 2023 04:34
(Seoul)
M 3.0 167 km W
from Pohang
Dec 17, 2023 05:33
(Seoul)
M 3.9 204 km SE
from Pohang
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Seoul)
M 3.8 33 km S
from Pohang
Oct 25, 2023 21:46
(Seoul)
M 3.4 211 km W
from Pohang
Oct 7, 2023 21:58
(Seoul)
M 3.7 211 km SE
from Pohang
Jul 29, 2023 19:07
(Seoul)
M 3.5 167 km W
from Pohang
Jul 26, 2023 21:37
(Seoul)
M 4.3 291 km E
from Pohang
May 15, 2023 06:27
(Seoul)
M 3.9 201 km N
from Pohang
May 14, 2023 08:35
(Seoul)
M 3.1 204 km N
from Pohang
Apr 30, 2023 19:03
(Seoul)
M 3.1 149 km WNW
from Pohang
Apr 25, 2023 15:55
(Seoul)
M 3.5 204 km N
from Pohang
Apr 25, 2023 12:02
(Seoul)
M 3.1 205 km N
from Pohang
Mar 3, 2023 11:26
(Seoul)
M 3.0 158 km SW
from Pohang
Feb 17, 2023 19:38
(Seoul)
M 4.4 238 km SSE
from Pohang
Sep 19, 2022 20:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 163 km ESE
from Pohang
Apr 23, 2022 07:46
(Seoul)
M 4.2 294 km SE
from Pohang

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pohang

Recent Pohang Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pohang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pohang and elsewhere.

Pohang Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 14, 2024 22:48

Average

A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Pohang with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pohang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pohang 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Pohang (past 10 years).
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 Pohang

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Nov 15, 2017 14:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Aug 14, 1940 00:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pohang 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 Pohang 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 Pohang 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 Pohang, 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 Pohang.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Pohang.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 9 km WNW
from Pohang
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 31 km SSW
from Pohang
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 39 km SW
from Pohang
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 8 km NW
from Pohang
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 4 km WNW
from Pohang
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 73 km SE
from Pohang
Sep 19, 2022 20:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 163 km ESE
from Pohang
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 35 km SSW
from Pohang
Sep 3, 2018 06:47
(Seoul)
M 4.5 247 km SE
from Pohang
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 241 km W
from Pohang

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Pohang

Nearest earthquakes from Pohang

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Pohang.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 4 km WNW
from Pohang
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 8 km NW
from Pohang
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 9 km WNW
from Pohang
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 31 km SSW
from Pohang
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 35 km SSW
from Pohang
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 39 km SW
from Pohang
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 73 km SE
from Pohang
Apr 19, 2024 23:28
(Seoul)
M 4.1 129 km SSE
from Pohang
Sep 19, 2022 20:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 163 km ESE
from Pohang
Apr 19, 2019 11:16
(Seoul)
M 4.4 204 km N
from Pohang

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Pohang

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pohang.

When was the last earthquake in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pohang on the evening of November 14, 2024 at 22:48 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 194km west-southwest of Pohang at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do?

A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Pohang 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 Pohang since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do?

In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pohang. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.