Latest earthquakes near Jeollabuk-do, South Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jeollabuk-do? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jeollabuk-do (also known as 전라북도), it will show up within minutes.
Jeollabuk-do Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jeollabuk-do, South Korea 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 Jeollabuk-do in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jeollabuk-do 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 11 | 84.62% |
Mag. 5 | 2 | 15.38% |
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 Jeollabuk-do
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jeollabuk-do occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 194 kilometers (121 mi) east of Jeonju, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jeollabuk-do in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jeollabuk-do, South Korea 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 Jeollabuk-do.
Earthquakes by city in Jeollabuk-do
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
Use this regional Jeollabuk-do earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Wanju, Nangen, Koch'ang, Kimje, Imsil, Jinan-gun, Changsu and Puan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jeollabuk-do.
When was the last earthquake in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeollabuk-do on the evening of November 14, 2024 at 22:48 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 65km south-southeast of Jeonju at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jeollabuk-do, South Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jeollabuk-do, South Korea?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeollabuk-do on the afternoon of November 15, 2017 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 194km east of Jeonju at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jeollabuk-do since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jeollabuk-do, South Korea?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jeollabuk-do. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.