Latest earthquakes near South Pyongan, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Pyongan, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Pyongan? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Pyongan (also known as P'yŏngan-namdo), it will show up within minutes.
South Pyongan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Pyongan, North Korea in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Pyongan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near South Pyongan 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 | 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 Pyongan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Pyongan occurred on Aug 23, 2023 19:19 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) west-northwest of Namp’o, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Pyongan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1944 23:09, 174 kilometers (108 mi) west-northwest of Sunch’ŏn. It is the strongest earthquake near South Pyongan 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 Pyongan, 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 Pyongan.
Earthquakes by city in South Pyongan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Pyongan, North Korea.
Use this regional South Pyongan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Anju, Sil-li and Sinanju.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Pyongan.
When was the last earthquake in South Pyongan, North Korea?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near South Pyongan on the afternoon of April 28, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 223km west-southwest of Namp’o at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Pyongan, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Pyongan, North Korea?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near South Pyongan on the evening of December 19, 1944 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-northwest of Sunch’ŏn at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Pyongan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Pyongan, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Pyongan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
