M2.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Gimcheon-si, North Gyeongsang (South Korea)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 11:57:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Gimcheon-si, North Gyeongsang (South Korea) on July 6, 2026 at 11:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 11:57:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Korea

State

North Gyeongsang

City

Gimcheon-si

Village

Gwangdeok-ri

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.23000, 128.20000

Temperature

24.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than 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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