South Korea experiences moderate earthquakes, most notably along faults in its southeastern Gyeongsang region. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in South Korea (Korea) - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for South Korea, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in South Korea - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in South Korea
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in South Korea feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in South Korea in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in South Korea: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in South Korea today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near South Korea in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in South Korea yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near South Korea in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in South Korea this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near South Korea in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in South Korea in the last 30 days?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near South Korea in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 2.1.
Are there earthquakes in South Korea?
Yes. South Korea is seismically active - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near South Korea in the last 30 days. South Korea experiences moderate earthquakes, most notably along faults in its southeastern Gyeongsang region.
What was the most recent earthquake in South Korea?
The most recent earthquake in South Korea was a magnitude 2.1 event near SOUTH KOREA at a depth of 9 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in South Korea?
The strongest earthquake in the recent South Korea feed was magnitude 2.1, located near SOUTH KOREA.
Is South Korea in an earthquake zone?
South Korea experiences moderate earthquakes, most notably along faults in its southeastern Gyeongsang region.
How many earthquakes does South Korea get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but South Korea's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 1 earthquake in the last 30 days alone. South Korea experiences moderate earthquakes, most notably along faults in its southeastern Gyeongsang region. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for South Korea?
Major undersea earthquakes near South Korea can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/south-korea for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for South Korea.
Is there an earthquake alert app for South Korea?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for South Korea, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in South Korea?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for South Korea: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for South Korea?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for South Korea on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in South Korea recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near South Korea was magnitude 2.1 near SOUTH KOREA. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for South Korea
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.