Latest earthquakes near Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kaesŏng? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kaesŏng (also known as 개성시), it will show up within minutes.
Kaesŏng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kaesŏng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kaesŏng 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 | 2 | 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 Kaesŏng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kaesŏng occurred on Jun 12, 2024 08:26 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) south of Kaesŏng, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kaesŏng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Mar 19, 1952 18:04, 118 kilometers (73 mi) south of Kaesŏng. It is the strongest earthquake near Kaesŏng in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae 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 Kaesŏng.
Nearest earthquakes from Kaesŏng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae. 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 Kaesŏng.
When was the last earthquake in Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaesŏng on the afternoon of April 15, 2026 at 16:40 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 268km east of Kaesŏng at a depth of 16km under water in the Sea of Japan. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kaesŏng on the evening of March 19, 1952 at 18:04 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 118km north-northwest of Kaesŏng at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kaesŏng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kaesŏng, South Hwanghae?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kaesŏng. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
