M2.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTH KOREA (South Korea)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 15:17:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH KOREA (South Korea) on May 27, 2025 at 15:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-27 15:17:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Korea

City

ulsangwang-yeogsi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.55000, 129.65000

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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

Volcanoes nearby

Abu

Distance: 207 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
Ulleungdo

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 984 m ·Last eruption: -2990 ·South Korea
Sanbesan

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
Yufu-Tsurumi

Distance: 298 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
Kujusan

Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
Unzendake

Distance: 316 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

Historic earthquake map · South Korea

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · South Korea

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

612

Country (24h)