Latest earthquakes near Chagang-do, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chagang-do, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chagang-do? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chagang-do, it will show up within minutes.
Chagang-do Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chagang-do, North Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chagang-do in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chagang-do 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 22.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 11.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chagang-do
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chagang-do occurred on Sep 3, 2017 12:00 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) east-northeast of Kanggye, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chagang-do in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1960 14:53, 296 kilometers (184 mi) east-northeast of Kanggye. It is the strongest earthquake near Chagang-do in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chagang-do, 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 Chagang-do.
Earthquakes by city in Chagang-do
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chagang-do.
When was the last earthquake in Chagang-do, North Korea?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chagang-do on the afternoon of February 9, 2025 at 17:49 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south of Kanggye at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chagang-do, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chagang-do, North Korea?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chagang-do on the afternoon of October 8, 1960 at 14:53 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east-southeast of Kanggye at a depth of 608km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chagang-do since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chagang-do, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chagang-do. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
