Latest earthquakes near Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sariwŏn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sariwŏn, it will show up within minutes.
Sariwŏn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sariwŏn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sariwŏn 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 | 2 | 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 Sariwŏn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sariwŏn occurred on Apr 28, 2024 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) west of Sariwŏn, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sariwŏn in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1944 23:09, 222 kilometers (138 mi) west of Sariwŏn. It is the strongest earthquake near Sariwŏn 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 Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae 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 Sariwŏn.
Nearest earthquakes from Sariwŏn
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae. 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 Sariwŏn.
When was the last earthquake in Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sariwŏn on the night of October 16, 2024 at 00:55 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-southeast of Sariwŏn at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sariwŏn on the evening of December 19, 1944 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 222km northwest of Sariwŏn at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sariwŏn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sariwŏn, North Hwanghae?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sariwŏn. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
