Latest earthquakes near Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gunsan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gunsan (also known as 군산시), it will show up within minutes.
Gunsan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gunsan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gunsan 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 | 9 | 81.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 18.18% |
| 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 Gunsan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gunsan occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) east of Gunsan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gunsan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gunsan, Jeollabuk-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 Gunsan.
Nearest earthquakes from Gunsan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gunsan, Jeollabuk-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 Gunsan.
When was the last earthquake in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gunsan on the evening of April 19, 2024 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east-southeast of Gunsan at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gunsan on the afternoon of November 15, 2017 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east of Gunsan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gunsan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gunsan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
