Latest earthquakes near Incheon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Incheon, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Incheon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Incheon (also known as 인천광역시), it will show up within minutes.
Incheon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Incheon in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Incheon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Incheon 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 | 7 | 77.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 22.22% |
| 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 Incheon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Incheon occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) east-southeast of Incheon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Incheon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 175 kilometers (109 mi) east-southeast of Incheon. It is the strongest earthquake near Incheon 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 Incheon 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 Incheon.
Nearest earthquakes from Incheon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Incheon. 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 Incheon.
When was the last earthquake in Incheon?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Incheon on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south-southeast of Incheon at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Incheon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Incheon?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Incheon on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 175km north-northwest of Incheon at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Incheon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Incheon?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Incheon. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
