Latest earthquakes near Ulsan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ulsan, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ulsan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ulsan (also known as 蔚山広域市), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ulsan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ulsan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ulsan and elsewhere.
Nov 25, 2025 06:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Kumamoto in Japan.
Ulsan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ulsan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ulsan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ulsan 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 | 25 | 89.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 10.71% |
| 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 Ulsan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ulsan occurred on Apr 9, 2018 01:32 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) east of Ulsan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ulsan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 1940 00:36, 272 kilometers (169 mi) east of Ulsan. It is the strongest earthquake near Ulsan in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ulsan 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 Ulsan.
Nearest earthquakes from Ulsan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ulsan. 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 Ulsan.
When was the last earthquake in Ulsan?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulsan on the evening of November 26, 2025 at 20:06 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 192km west of Ulsan at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ulsan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ulsan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulsan on the night of August 14, 1940 at 00:36 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 272km east of Ulsan at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ulsan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ulsan?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ulsan. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
