Latest earthquakes near Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jeongeup? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jeongeup (also known as 정읍시), it will show up within minutes.
Jeongeup Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-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 Jeongeup in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jeongeup 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 | 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 Jeongeup
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jeongeup occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) east-northeast of Jeongeup, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jeongeup in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jeongeup, 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 Jeongeup.
Nearest earthquakes from Jeongeup
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jeongeup, 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 Jeongeup.
When was the last earthquake in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeongeup on the evening of December 13, 2025 at 21:30 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south-southwest of Jeongeup at a depth of 19km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeongeup on the afternoon of November 15, 2017 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east-northeast of Jeongeup at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jeongeup since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jeongeup. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
