Latest earthquakes near Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong today

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List of latest earthquakes near Hŭngnam.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
14 days ago
(Mar 17 11:39AM Pyongyang)
M 2.2 215 km SW
from Hŭngnam
50 days ago
(Feb 9 05:49PM Pyongyang)
M 2.1 196 km SW
from Hŭngnam
53 days ago
(Feb 7 02:35AM Pyongyang)
M 3.1 300 km S
from Hŭngnam
62 days ago
(Jan 29 02:15AM Pyongyang)
M 2.1 195 km SW
from Hŭngnam
Sep 7, 2023 12:52AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.9 278 km NE
from Hŭngnam
May 15, 2023 06:27AM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.9 274 km SE
from Hŭngnam
May 14, 2023 08:35AM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.1 274 km SE
from Hŭngnam
Apr 25, 2023 03:55PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.5 273 km SE
from Hŭngnam
Apr 25, 2023 12:02PM
(Pyongyang)
M 3.1 273 km SE
from Hŭngnam
Apr 19, 2019 11:16AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.4 274 km SE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 3, 2017 12:08PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.1 205 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 3, 2017 12:00PM
(Pyongyang)
M 6.3 205 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Jul 13, 2017 04:18AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.9 361 km ENE
from Hŭngnam
Mar 23, 2017 05:54PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.0 231 km ESE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 9, 2016 09:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.3 203 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Jan 6, 2016 10:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.1 203 km NE
from Hŭngnam

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hŭngnam

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Hŭngnam Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Mar 17, 2025 11:39

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Hŭngnam with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Hŭngnam (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Sep 3, 2017 12:00.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Oct 8, 1960 14:53.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Hŭngnam.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 3, 2017 12:00PM
(Pyongyang)
M 6.3 205 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 9, 2016 09:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.3 203 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Jan 6, 2016 10:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.1 203 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 7, 2023 12:52AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.9 278 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Apr 19, 2019 11:16AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.4 274 km SE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 3, 2017 12:08PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.1 205 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Mar 23, 2017 05:54PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.0 231 km ESE
from Hŭngnam

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Hŭngnam.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 9, 2016 09:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.3 203 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Jan 6, 2016 10:00AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.1 203 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 3, 2017 12:08PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.1 205 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 3, 2017 12:00PM
(Pyongyang)
M 6.3 205 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Mar 23, 2017 05:54PM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.0 231 km ESE
from Hŭngnam
Apr 19, 2019 11:16AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.4 274 km SE
from Hŭngnam
Sep 7, 2023 12:52AM
(Pyongyang)
M 4.9 278 km NE
from Hŭngnam
Jul 13, 2017 04:18AM
(Pyongyang)
M 5.9 361 km ENE
from Hŭngnam

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Hŭngnam

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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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hŭngnam on the morning of March 17, 2025 at 11:39 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 215km southwest of Hŭngnam at a depth of 12km under land. 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.