Latest earthquakes near Chungju, North Chungcheong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chungju, North Chungcheong, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chungju? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chungju (also known as 충주), it will show up within minutes.
Chungju Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chungju, North Chungcheong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chungju in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chungju 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 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 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 Chungju
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chungju occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 157 kilometers (98 mi) south-east of Chungju, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chungju in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-east of Chungju. It is the strongest earthquake near Chungju in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chungju, North Chungcheong 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 Chungju.
Nearest earthquakes from Chungju
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chungju, North Chungcheong. 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 Chungju.
When was the last earthquake in Chungju, North Chungcheong?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chungju on the afternoon of April 15, 2026 at 16:40 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-east of Chungju at a depth of 16km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chungju, North Chungcheong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chungju, North Chungcheong?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chungju on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 280km northwest of Chungju at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chungju since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chungju, North Chungcheong?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chungju. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
