Latest earthquakes near Seogwipo, Jeju-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Seogwipo, Jeju-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Seogwipo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Seogwipo, it will show up within minutes.
Seogwipo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Seogwipo, Jeju-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 Seogwipo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Seogwipo 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 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 Seogwipo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Seogwipo occurred on May 3, 2020 20:54 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-east of Seogwipo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Seogwipo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1928 17:31, 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-east of Seogwipo. It is the strongest earthquake near Seogwipo 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 Seogwipo, Jeju-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 Seogwipo.
Nearest earthquakes from Seogwipo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Seogwipo, Jeju-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 Seogwipo.
When was the last earthquake in Seogwipo, Jeju-do?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Seogwipo on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northeast of Seogwipo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Seogwipo, Jeju-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Seogwipo, Jeju-do?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Seogwipo on the afternoon of June 3, 1928 at 17:31 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south-east of Seogwipo at a depth of 10km under water in the East China Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Seogwipo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Seogwipo, Jeju-do?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Seogwipo. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
