Latest earthquakes near Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hŭngnam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hŭngnam (also known as 흥람), it will show up within minutes.
Hŭngnam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hŭngnam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hŭngnam 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 Hŭngnam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hŭngnam occurred on Sep 3, 2017 12:00 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-east of Hŭngnam, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hŭngnam 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 Hŭngnam 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 Hŭngnam, 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 Hŭngnam.
Nearest earthquakes from Hŭngnam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hŭngnam, 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 Hŭngnam.
When was the last earthquake in Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hŭngnam on the night of September 7, 2023 at 00:52 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-east of Hŭngnam at a depth of 645km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hŭngnam 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 Hŭngnam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hŭngnam. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
