Latest earthquakes near Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hamhŭng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hamhŭng (also known as 함흥시), it will show up within minutes.
Hamhŭng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hamhŭng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1960 14:53, 201 kilometers (125 mi) north-east of Hamhŭng. It is the strongest earthquake near Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong 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 Hamhŭng.
Nearest earthquakes from Hamhŭng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong. 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 Hamhŭng.
When was the last earthquake in Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamhŭng 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 Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hamhŭng on the afternoon of October 8, 1960 at 14:53 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 201km east of Hamhŭng at a depth of 608km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hamhŭng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hamhŭng, South Hamgyong?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hamhŭng. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
