Latest earthquakes near Sejong-si, South Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sejong-si, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sejong-si? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sejong-si (also known as 세종특별자치시), it will show up within minutes.
Sejong-si Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sejong-si, South Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sejong-si in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sejong-si 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 Sejong-si
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sejong-si occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) east-southeast of Sejong, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sejong-si in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 284 kilometers (176 mi) east-southeast of Sejong. It is the strongest earthquake near Sejong-si 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 Sejong-si, 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 Sejong-si.
Earthquakes by city in Sejong-si
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sejong-si, South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sejong-si.
When was the last earthquake in Sejong-si, South Korea?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sejong-si on the evening of April 19, 2024 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south-east of Sejong at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sejong-si, South Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sejong-si, South Korea?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sejong-si on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-northwest of Sejong at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sejong-si since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sejong-si, South Korea?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sejong-si. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
