M2.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near SOUTH KOREA (South Korea)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 05:18:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 05:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH KOREA (South Korea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-19 05:18:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

South Korea

City

gimcheonsi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.18000, 128.26000

Temperature

24.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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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