Latest earthquakes near North Hamgyong, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Hamgyong, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Hamgyong? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Hamgyong (also known as 함경북도), it will show up within minutes.
North Hamgyong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Hamgyong, North Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Hamgyong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near North Hamgyong 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 | 23 | 82.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 14.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near North Hamgyong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Hamgyong 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 Hamgyong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 29, 2002 02:19, 229 kilometers (142 mi) south-west of Chongjin. It is the strongest earthquake near North Hamgyong 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 North Hamgyong, 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 Hamgyong.
Earthquakes by city in North Hamgyong
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Use this regional North Hamgyong earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kilju, Hoeryŏng, Kyŏngsŏng, Aoji, Ranam, Namyang, Musan-ŭp and Onsŏng.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Hamgyong.
When was the last earthquake in North Hamgyong, North Korea?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near North Hamgyong on the night of October 22, 2024 at 05:59 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 279km east of Chongjin at a depth of 477km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Hamgyong, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Hamgyong, North Korea?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near North Hamgyong on the night of June 29, 2002 at 02:19 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-northeast of Chongjin at a depth of 566km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Hamgyong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Hamgyong, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Hamgyong. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
