Latest earthquakes near Jeollabuk-do, South Korea today

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List of latest earthquakes near Jeollabuk-do.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 14, 2024 22:48
(Seoul)
M 2.0 65 km SSE
from Jeonju
Nov 14, 2024 00:00
(Seoul)
M 2.1 294 km SSW
from Jeongeup
Nov 10, 2024 14:27
(Seoul)
M 2.3 295 km SW
from Jeongeup
Nov 8, 2024 05:47
(Seoul)
M 2.2 294 km SSW
from Jeongeup
Nov 3, 2024 12:16
(Seoul)
M 2.0 235 km ENE
from Jeonju
Nov 1, 2024 21:27
(Seoul)
M 2.9 274 km SSE
from Jeonju
Oct 26, 2024 03:32
(Seoul)
M 2.2 294 km SSW
from Jeonju
Oct 23, 2024 17:56
(Seoul)
M 2.5 110 km E
from Jeonju
Oct 16, 2024 00:55
(Seoul)
M 2.1 32 km N
from Gunsan
Jun 12, 2024 13:55
(Seoul)
M 3.1 40 km WSW
from Jeonju
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 40 km W
from Jeonju
Apr 19, 2024 23:28
(Seoul)
M 4.1 253 km ESE
from Jeonju
Dec 23, 2023 04:34
(Seoul)
M 3.0 34 km E
from Jeonju
Nov 30, 2023 04:55
(Seoul)
M 3.8 201 km E
from Jeonju
Oct 25, 2023 21:46
(Seoul)
M 3.4 59 km N
from Jeonju
Jul 29, 2023 19:07
(Seoul)
M 3.5 34 km E
from Jeonju
Apr 30, 2023 19:03
(Seoul)
M 3.1 77 km NE
from Jeonju
Mar 3, 2023 11:26
(Seoul)
M 3.0 99 km SE
from Jeonju
Jan 9, 2023 01:28
(Seoul)
M 3.6 231 km NNW
from Jeonju
Dec 14, 2021 17:19
(Seoul)
M 4.6 294 km SSW
from Jeongeup
Aug 21, 2021 09:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 225 km W
from Jeonju
Jan 19, 2021 03:21
(Seoul)
M 4.4 280 km W
from Jeonju
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 196 km E
from Jeonju
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 197 km E
from Jeonju
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 194 km E
from Jeonju

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Jeollabuk-do

Jeollabuk-do 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 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

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Jeollabuk-do (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Nov 15, 2017 14:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 5.5
On Nov 15, 2017 14:29.

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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Jeollabuk-do.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 15, 2017 14:29
(Seoul)
M 5.5 194 km E
from Jeonju
Sep 12, 2016 20:32
(Seoul)
M 5.4 186 km E
from Jeonju
Sep 12, 2016 19:44
(Seoul)
M 4.9 177 km E
from Jeonju
Nov 15, 2017 16:49
(Seoul)
M 4.7 197 km E
from Jeonju
Feb 11, 2018 05:03
(Seoul)
M 4.7 196 km E
from Jeonju
Jul 5, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.7 250 km E
from Jeonju
Dec 14, 2021 17:19
(Seoul)
M 4.6 294 km SSW
from Jeongeup
Aug 21, 2021 09:40
(Seoul)
M 4.6 225 km W
from Jeonju
Sep 19, 2016 20:33
(Seoul)
M 4.6 182 km E
from Jeonju
Jun 12, 2024 08:26
(Seoul)
M 4.4 40 km W
from Jeonju

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.