Latest earthquakes near Sejong, Sejong-si today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sejong, Sejong-si, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sejong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sejong (also known as 세종), it will show up within minutes.
Sejong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sejong, Sejong-si in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sejong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sejong 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sejong 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 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 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 Sejong, Sejong-si 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Sejong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sejong, Sejong-si. 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 Sejong.
When was the last earthquake in Sejong, Sejong-si?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sejong on the afternoon of April 15, 2026 at 16:40 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north-east of Sejong at a depth of 16km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sejong, Sejong-si in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sejong, Sejong-si?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sejong 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sejong, Sejong-si?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sejong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
