M2.4 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near gyeongsangbugdo (South Korea)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 01:33:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 01:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near gyeongsangbugdo (South Korea). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-09 01:33:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Korea

State

gyeongsangbugdo

City

gyeongsangbugdo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.57000, 129.65000

Temperature

3.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 km — deeper 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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