Latest earthquakes near Kangwŏn-do, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kangwŏn-do? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kangwŏn-do (also known as 강원도), it will show up within minutes.
Kangwŏn-do Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kangwŏn-do, North Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kangwŏn-do in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kangwŏn-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 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 33.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kangwŏn-do
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kangwŏn-do occurred on Sep 3, 2017 12:00 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north-northeast of Wŏnsan, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kangwŏn-do in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1960 14:53, 234 kilometers (145 mi) north-northeast of Wŏnsan. It is the strongest earthquake near Kangwŏn-do in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kangwŏn-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 Kangwŏn-do.
Earthquakes by city in Kangwŏn-do
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea.
Use this regional Kangwŏn-do earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Anbyŏn-ŭp, Kosan, Hoeyang and T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kangwŏn-do.
When was the last earthquake in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kangwŏn-do on the morning of May 15, 2023 at 06:27 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-east of Wŏnsan at a depth of 13km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kangwŏn-do, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kangwŏn-do, North Korea?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kangwŏn-do on the afternoon of October 8, 1960 at 14:53 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 234km east-northeast of Wŏnsan at a depth of 608km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kangwŏn-do since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kangwŏn-do, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kangwŏn-do. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
