Latest earthquakes near South Hwanghae, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Hwanghae, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Hwanghae? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Hwanghae (also known as 황해남도), it will show up within minutes.
South Hwanghae Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Hwanghae, North Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Hwanghae in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near South Hwanghae 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 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Hwanghae
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Hwanghae occurred on Aug 21, 2021 09:40 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-southwest of Haeju, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Hwanghae in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1944 23:09, 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Haeju. It is the strongest earthquake near South Hwanghae 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 Hwanghae, 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 Hwanghae.
Earthquakes by city in South Hwanghae
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Hwanghae, North Korea.
Use this regional South Hwanghae earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ongjin, Chaeryŏng-ŭp, Changyŏn, Yŏnan-ŭp and Ayang-ni.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Hwanghae.
When was the last earthquake in South Hwanghae, North Korea?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near South Hwanghae on the afternoon of April 28, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west of Haeju at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Hwanghae, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Hwanghae, North Korea?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near South Hwanghae on the evening of December 19, 1944 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 261km northwest of Haeju at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Hwanghae since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Hwanghae, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Hwanghae. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
