Latest earthquakes near Kanggye, Chagang-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kanggye, Chagang-do, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kanggye? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kanggye (also known as 江界), it will show up within minutes.
Kanggye Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kanggye, Chagang-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kanggye in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kanggye 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 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 12.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kanggye
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kanggye 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 Kanggye 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 Kanggye 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 Kanggye, Chagang-do 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 Kanggye.
Nearest earthquakes from Kanggye
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kanggye, Chagang-do. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kanggye.
When was the last earthquake in Kanggye, Chagang-do?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanggye 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 Kanggye, Chagang-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kanggye, Chagang-do?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kanggye 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 Kanggye since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kanggye, Chagang-do?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kanggye. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
