Latest earthquakes near North Chungcheong, South Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Chungcheong, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Chungcheong? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Chungcheong (also known as 충청북도), it will show up within minutes.
North Chungcheong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Chungcheong, South Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Chungcheong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near North Chungcheong 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 North Chungcheong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Chungcheong occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) east-southeast of Cheongju-si, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Chungcheong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 288 kilometers (179 mi) east-southeast of Cheongju-si. It is the strongest earthquake near North Chungcheong in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near North Chungcheong, 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 North Chungcheong.
Earthquakes by city in North Chungcheong
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Chungcheong, South Korea.
Use this regional North Chungcheong earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chinch'ŏn, Okcheon, Koesan and Yeongdong.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Chungcheong.
When was the last earthquake in North Chungcheong, South Korea?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North Chungcheong on the evening of April 19, 2024 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-east of Cheongju-si at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Chungcheong, South Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Chungcheong, South Korea?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near North Chungcheong on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north-northwest of Cheongju-si at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Chungcheong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Chungcheong, South Korea?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Chungcheong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
