Latest earthquakes near North Hwanghae, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Hwanghae, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Hwanghae? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Hwanghae (also known as 황해북도), it will show up within minutes.
North Hwanghae Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Hwanghae, North Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Hwanghae in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near North Hwanghae 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 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near North Hwanghae
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Hwanghae occurred on Dec 19, 2017 03:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-west of Songnim-ni, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Hwanghae in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1944 23:09, 194 kilometers (121 mi) north-west of Songnim-ni. It is the strongest earthquake near North Hwanghae 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 Hwanghae, 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 Hwanghae.
Earthquakes by city in North Hwanghae
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Hwanghae, North Korea.
Use this regional North Hwanghae earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hwangju-ŭp, Hŭkkyo-ri, Anak and Sinmak.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Hwanghae.
When was the last earthquake in North Hwanghae, North Korea?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near North Hwanghae on the afternoon of April 28, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 248km west of Sariwŏn at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Hwanghae, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Hwanghae, North Korea?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near North Hwanghae on the evening of December 19, 1944 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 194km northwest of Songnim-ni at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Hwanghae since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Hwanghae, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Hwanghae. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
