Latest earthquakes near Rason, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rason, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rason? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rason (also known as 라선특별시), it will show up within minutes.
Rason Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rason, North Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rason in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rason 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 | 24 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 16.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rason
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rason occurred on Sep 3, 2017 12:00 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 146 kilometers (91 mi) south-west of Rajin, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rason in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 22, 1994 03:36, 213 kilometers (132 mi) south-west of Rajin. It is the strongest earthquake near Rason 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 Rason, 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 Rason.
Earthquakes by city in Rason
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rason, North Korea.
Use this regional Rason earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sŏnbong.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rason.
When was the last earthquake in Rason, North Korea?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rason on the night of December 27, 2023 at 04:10 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 137km east-northeast of Rajin at a depth of 523km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rason, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rason, North Korea?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Rason on the night of July 22, 1994 at 03:36 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 213km east of Rajin at a depth of 471km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rason since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rason, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 30 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rason. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 122 days.
