off the west coast of Ogasawara IslandsOct 25, 2026, 02:10
Nearby significant earthquake1,296 km from Busan470 km deep
Recent notable earthquakes in and around South Korea
44 km ESE of Miyazaki, JapanOct 24, 2026, 23:59
Nearby significant earthquake453 km from Busan0 km deep
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5 hours agoEarthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 1 (local time at each epicenter)
South Korea Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days12
Past 30 Days≥58
Past 365 Days≥371
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
≥56
Significant
No data
2.1
Most Recent5 hours ago
ViewKumamoto region, Kumamoto Prefecture
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 56Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
56 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in South Korea.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in South Korea
How often are earthquakes recorded in the South Korea area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in South Korea was 12. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the South Korea area?
The largest earthquake recorded in South Korea in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 3.1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 04:07 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).