China vs South Korea: Significant earthquakes
China
1
in 2024
South Korea
1
in 2024
China rank
21st
South Korea rank
21st
Significant earthquakes over time
- China
- South Korea
How they compare
China currently reports 1 against 1 in South Korea, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 1664 it was South Korea ahead.
China ranks 21st and South Korea ranks 21st of 97 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1660s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1670s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1930s | 6 | 1 | 5 | China |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 1 | 4.5 | China |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher significant earthquakes, China or South Korea?
- China, at 1 against 1 in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in significant earthquakes between China and South Korea?
- 0, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Korea?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1664 to 2024.
- How do China and South Korea rank globally for significant earthquakes?
- China ranks 21st and South Korea ranks 21st of 97 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Significant earthquakes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.