Latest earthquakes near Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jeonju? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jeonju (also known as 전주시), it will show up within minutes.
Jeonju Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jeonju in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jeonju 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 | 10 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 16.67% |
| 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 Jeonju
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jeonju 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 Jeonju in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jeonju, 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 Jeonju.
Nearest earthquakes from Jeonju
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jeonju, 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 Jeonju.
When was the last earthquake in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeonju 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 Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jeonju 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 Jeonju since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jeonju. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
