Latest earthquakes near P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in P'yŏngan-bukto? If an earthquake is happening right now near P'yŏngan-bukto, it will show up within minutes.
P'yŏngan-bukto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of P'yŏngan-bukto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near P'yŏngan-bukto 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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 P'yŏngan-bukto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near P'yŏngan-bukto occurred on Aug 4, 2015 13:25 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) west-northwest of Sinŭiju, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near P'yŏngan-bukto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1975 20:36, 165 kilometers (103 mi) west-northwest of Sinŭiju. It is the strongest earthquake near P'yŏngan-bukto 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 P'yŏngan-bukto, 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 P'yŏngan-bukto.
Earthquakes by city in P'yŏngan-bukto
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea.
Use this regional P'yŏngan-bukto earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Uiju, Kusŏng, Chŏngju, Kujang-ŭp and Sakchu-ŭp.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near P'yŏngan-bukto.
When was the last earthquake in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near P'yŏngan-bukto on the afternoon of April 28, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-southwest of Sinŭiju at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near P'yŏngan-bukto on the evening of February 4, 1975 at 20:36 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 165km west-northwest of Sinŭiju at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near P'yŏngan-bukto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from P'yŏngan-bukto. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
