Latest earthquakes near South Hamgyong, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Hamgyong, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Hamgyong? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Hamgyong (also known as 함경남도), it will show up within minutes.
South Hamgyong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Hamgyong, North Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Hamgyong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South Hamgyong 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 | 4 | 57.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 28.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 14.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Hamgyong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Hamgyong occurred on Sep 3, 2017 12:00 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) north-east of Hamhŭng, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Hamgyong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1960 14:53, 196 kilometers (122 mi) north-east of Hŭngnam. It is the strongest earthquake near South Hamgyong 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 South Hamgyong, 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 South Hamgyong.
Earthquakes by city in South Hamgyong
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Use this regional South Hamgyong earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yuktae-dong, Hongwŏn, Iwŏn-ŭp, Yŏnggwang-ŭp, Kowŏn-ŭp and Samho-rodongjagu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Hamgyong.
When was the last earthquake in South Hamgyong, North Korea?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near South Hamgyong on the night of September 7, 2023 at 00:52 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 277km north-east of Hamhŭng at a depth of 645km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Hamgyong, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Hamgyong, North Korea?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near South Hamgyong on the afternoon of October 8, 1960 at 14:53 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 196km east of Hŭngnam at a depth of 608km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Hamgyong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Hamgyong, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Hamgyong. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
