Latest earthquakes near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pohang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pohang (also known as 포항), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Pohang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 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
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 17 | 89.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.53% |
| 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
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 125 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.
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.
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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pohang on the evening of November 26, 2025 at 20:06 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west of Pohang at a depth of 5km 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, 19 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 192 days.
