Latest earthquakes near North Korea today

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List of latest earthquakes near North Korea.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 25, 2023 09:46PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.4 186 km SSE
from Kaesŏng
Oct 25, 2023 01:48PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.3 198 km N
from Hyesan
Sep 7, 2023 12:52AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.9 42 km SE
from Chongjin
Aug 23, 2023 07:19PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.7 207 km WSW
from Sinŭiju
Jul 29, 2023 07:07PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.5 257 km SSE
from Kaesŏng
Jun 28, 2023 08:38AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.8 350 km E
from Chongjin
May 15, 2023 06:27AM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.9 286 km SE
from Hamhŭng
May 14, 2023 08:35AM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.1 286 km SE
from Hamhŭng
Apr 30, 2023 07:03PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.1 212 km SSE
from Kaesŏng
Apr 25, 2023 03:55PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.5 285 km SE
from Hamhŭng
Apr 25, 2023 12:02PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.1 285 km SE
from Hamhŭng
Jan 9, 2023 01:28AM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.6 37 km SW
from Kaesŏng
Dec 1, 2022 03:17PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.2 252 km SE
from Kaesŏng
Nov 16, 2022 12:28PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.4 255 km N
from Chongjin
Oct 29, 2022 08:27AM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.2 165 km SE
from Kaesŏng
Sep 10, 2022 02:59PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.4 26 km SSW
from Wŏnsan
Aug 3, 2022 02:59AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.3 212 km ENE
from Chongjin
Jan 20, 2022 02:05PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.0 170 km NNW
from Sinŭiju
Jan 7, 2022 06:52AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.3 146 km E
from Chongjin
Dec 20, 2021 06:50PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.1 286 km NE
from Chongjin
Aug 21, 2021 09:40AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.6 276 km SSW
from Haeju
Aug 16, 2021 09:32PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.3 136 km E
from Chongjin
Apr 29, 2021 03:42PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.0 289 km E
from Chongjin
Mar 25, 2021 11:19AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.0 298 km E
from Chongjin
Jan 19, 2021 03:21AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.4 290 km SSW
from Haeju

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Recent North Korea Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near North Korea. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near North Korea and elsewhere.

North Korea Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
4 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.4
Oct 25, 2023 21:46

Average

A total of 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of North Korea with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Korea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near North Korea during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near North Korea (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 35 83.33%
Mag. 5 6 14.29%
Mag. 6 1 2.38%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near North Korea

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Sep 3, 2017 12:00.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On Jul 22, 1994 03:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Korea occurred on Sep 3, 2017 12:00 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 81 kilometers (50 mi) south-west of Chongjin, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Korea in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 22, 1994 03:36, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-west of Chongjin. It is the strongest earthquake near North Korea in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near North Korea in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from North Korea.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near North Korea.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 3, 2017 12:00PM
(Pyongyang)
M 6.3 81 km SW
from Chongjin
Jul 13, 2017 04:18AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.9 189 km ESE
from Chongjin
Jan 13, 2017 01:35AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.4 266 km E
from Chongjin
Sep 9, 2016 09:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.3 81 km SW
from Chongjin
Jan 6, 2016 10:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.1 82 km SW
from Chongjin
Apr 1, 2014 04:48AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.0 259 km SSW
from Pyongyang
Aug 4, 2015 01:25PM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.0 200 km WNW
from Sinŭiju
Sep 7, 2023 12:52AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.9 42 km SE
from Chongjin
Aug 23, 2023 07:19PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.7 207 km WSW
from Sinŭiju
Sep 23, 2018 10:22PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.7 269 km NNW
from Sinŭiju

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Earthquakes by region of North Korea

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Korea.

When was the last earthquake in North Korea?

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near North Korea on the evening of October 25, 2023 at 21:46 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 186km south-southeast of Kaesŏng at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Korea in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near North Korea?

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near North Korea on the night of July 22, 1994 at 03:36 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-northeast of Chongjin at a depth of 471km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Korea since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near North Korea?

In the past 10 years, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Korea. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 87 days.