South Korea
South Korea: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in South Korea on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event61 km²11 h agonear Gwangyang, South Korea
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Seoul. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Gwangju
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Gwangju
Forecast for the area around: South Korea. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in South Korea
- 11 h agoWildfire near Gwangyang, South Korea – active61 km² · near Gwangyang, South Korea
- 11 h agoWildfire near Hwaseong-si, South Korea – active36 km² · 27 km SSW of Hwaseong-si, South Korea
- 3 days agoWildfire near Ulsan, South Korea11 km² · 6 km SE of Ulsan, South Korea
- 3 days agoWildfire near Pohang, South Korea57 km² · near Pohang, South Korea
- 3 days agoWildfire near Samcheok, South Korea9.1 km² · near Samcheok, South Korea
- 3 days agoWildfire near Ulsan, South Korea9.2 km² · 11 km SSE of Ulsan, South Korea
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About South Korea
South Korea has recorded 54 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.6 in 1993.
Satellites have detected 6 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 61 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: South Korea →
54 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.6.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 244 km ENE of Dodong-ri, South Korea | 445.3 km | |
| 4.2 | 256 km ENE of Dodong-ri, South Korea | 462.5 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | 258 km ENE of Dodong-ri, South Korea | 448.3 km | |
| 5.5 | 9 km WNW of Pohang, South Korea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 7 km S of Gyeongju, South Korea | 13.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 84 km NE of Pohang, South Korea | 29.2 km | |
| 5.2 | 153 km W of Sinan, South Korea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 91 km NNW of Dodong-ri, South Korea | 22.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 173 km WNW of Sinan, South Korea | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 109 km N of Pohang, South Korea | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 70 km ESE of Pohang, South Korea | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 6 km S of Hongseong, South Korea | 5.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 15 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 219 km W of Gaigeturi, South Korea | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 156 km WNW of Sinan, South Korea | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 255 km ENE of Dodong-ri, South Korea | 458.8 km | |
| 4.8 | 157 km W of Sinan, South Korea | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2023 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 2022 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2021 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 2 | M5.5 |
| 2016 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 2007 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2004 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2003 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2000 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1994 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1993 | 1 | M6.6 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1991 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1985 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1978 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
6 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 61 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 km² | near Gwangyang, South Korea | Active | |
| 36 km² | 27 km SSW of Hwaseong-si, South Korea | Active | |
| 11 km² | 6 km SE of Ulsan, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 57 km² | near Pohang, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 9.1 km² | near Samcheok, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 9.2 km² | 11 km SSE of Ulsan, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 8 km WSW of Changwon, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 7 km WNW of Incheon, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 50 km SE of Wonju, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 15 km S of Gimhae, South Korea | Inactive |
Show all (12)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 km² | 10 km NW of Donghae City, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 9.6 km² | 8 km SW of Donghae City, South Korea | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 km² | near Gwangyang, South Korea | Active | |
| 57 km² | near Pohang, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 36 km² | 27 km SSW of Hwaseong-si, South Korea | Active | |
| 17 km² | 50 km SE of Wonju, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 6 km SE of Ulsan, South Korea | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 7 km WNW of Incheon, South Korea | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 4 | 61 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 km² |
Regions
Places
- Seoul
- Busan
- Incheon
- Daegu
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Suwon
- Ulsan
- Goyang-si
- Changwon
- Seongnam-si
- Cheongju-si
- Bucheon-si
- Cheonan
- Hwaseong-si
- Jeonju
- Ansan-si
- Anyang-si
- Gimhae
- Pohang
- Jeju City
- Uijeongbu-si
- Paju
- Masan
- Gumi
- Sejong
- Pyeongtaek-si
- Yangsan
- Gwangmyeong
- Wonju
- Iksan
- Gunpo
- Chuncheon
- Gyeongsan-si
- Gunsan
- Hanam
- Gyeongju
- Osan
- Geoje
- Chungju
- Gangneung
- Gimpo-si
- Icheon-si
- Guri-si
- Yangju
- Seogwipo
- Gijang
- Andong
- Gimcheon
- Jeongeup
- Siheungdong
- Yeoju
- Hwado
- Sangju
- Donghae City
- Asan
- Yeongju
- Ungsang
- Naeso
- Changnyeong
- Gongju
- Anseong
- Hwawon
- Pubal
- Chinch'on
- Okcheon
- Eisen
- Yecheon
- Miryang
- T'aebaek
- Nonsan
- Samcheok
- Yesan
- Jungpyong
- Heunghae
- Yeonil
- Kunwi
- Cheongsong gun
- Waegwan
- Seonghwan