Latest earthquakes near Chongjin, North Hamgyong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chongjin, North Hamgyong, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chongjin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chongjin (also known as 청진시), it will show up within minutes.
Chongjin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chongjin, North Hamgyong 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 Chongjin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chongjin 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 Chongjin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chongjin 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 Chongjin 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 Chongjin 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 Chongjin, North Hamgyong 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 Chongjin.
Nearest earthquakes from Chongjin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chongjin, North Hamgyong. 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 Chongjin.
When was the last earthquake in Chongjin, North Hamgyong?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chongjin 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 Chongjin, North Hamgyong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chongjin, North Hamgyong?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chongjin 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 Chongjin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chongjin, North Hamgyong?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chongjin. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
