M2.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTH KOREA (South Korea)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 06:49:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH KOREA (South Korea) on September 15, 2025 at 06:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 06:49:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Korea

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.41000, 128.64000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — close to the regional average (13.5 km)

Regional average: 13.5 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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