Latest earthquakes near Pyongyang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pyongyang, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pyongyang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pyongyang (also known as 平壤), it will show up within minutes.
Pyongyang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pyongyang in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pyongyang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pyongyang occurred on Dec 19, 2017 03:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) west-northwest of Pyongyang, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pyongyang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1944 23:09, 182 kilometers (113 mi) west-northwest of Pyongyang. It is the strongest earthquake near Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang.
Nearest earthquakes from Pyongyang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pyongyang. 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 Pyongyang.
When was the last earthquake in Pyongyang?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyongyang on the afternoon of April 28, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 262km west-southwest of Pyongyang at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pyongyang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pyongyang?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyongyang on the evening of December 19, 1944 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 182km northwest of Pyongyang at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pyongyang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pyongyang?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pyongyang. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
