Latest earthquakes near Seoul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Seoul, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Seoul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Seoul (also known as 서울특별시), it will show up within minutes.
Seoul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Seoul in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Seoul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Seoul 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 | 7 | 77.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 22.22% |
| 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 Seoul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Seoul occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-east of Seoul, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Seoul in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 176 kilometers (109 mi) south-east of Seoul. It is the strongest earthquake near Seoul 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 Seoul 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 Seoul.
Nearest earthquakes from Seoul
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Seoul. 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 Seoul.
When was the last earthquake in Seoul?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Seoul on the night of December 23, 2023 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-southeast of Seoul at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Seoul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Seoul?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Seoul on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 176km northwest of Seoul at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Seoul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Seoul?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Seoul. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
