China vs South Korea: Number of tsunamis

China
1 events
in 2018
South Korea
1 events
in 2008
China rank
12th
South Korea rank
12th

Number of tsunamis over time

  • China
  • South Korea
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How they compare

China currently reports 1 events against 1 events in South Korea, a difference of 0 events.

China ranks 12th and South Korea ranks 12th of 38 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of tsunamis, China or South Korea?
China, at 1 events against 1 events in South Korea as of 2018.
What is the difference in number of tsunamis between China and South Korea?
0 events, with China ahead.
How do China and South Korea rank globally for number of tsunamis?
China ranks 12th and South Korea ranks 12th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Number of tsunamis. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of tsunamis
Unit
events
Source
National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
38 places, 1,068 data points, 1026–2024
Last refreshed