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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near yeoncheon-eub, gyeong-gido (South Korea)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 19:13:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near yeoncheon-eub, gyeong-gido (South Korea) on February 14, 2026 at 19:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 19:13:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
South Korea
State
gyeong-gido
City
yeoncheon-eub
County
yeoncheongun
Village
ogsanli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.13000, 127.10000
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (14 km)
Regional average: 14 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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