Latest earthquakes near Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sinŭiju? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sinŭiju (also known as 新义州), it will show up within minutes.
Sinŭiju Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sinŭiju in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sinŭiju 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 Sinŭiju
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sinŭiju 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 Sinŭiju 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 Sinŭiju 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 Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto 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 Sinŭiju.
Nearest earthquakes from Sinŭiju
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto. 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 Sinŭiju.
When was the last earthquake in Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sinŭiju on the afternoon of April 28, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 243km 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 Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sinŭiju 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 Sinŭiju since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sinŭiju, P'yŏngan-bukto?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sinŭiju. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
