Latest earthquakes near Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wŏnsan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wŏnsan (also known as 원산), it will show up within minutes.
Wŏnsan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wŏnsan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-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 Wŏnsan.
Nearest earthquakes from Wŏnsan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-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 Wŏnsan.
When was the last earthquake in Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wŏnsan, Kangwŏn-do?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wŏnsan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
