Latest earthquakes near Namp’o, South Pyongan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Namp’o, South Pyongan, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Namp’o? If an earthquake is happening right now near Namp’o, it will show up within minutes.
Namp’o Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Namp’o, South Pyongan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Namp’o in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Namp’o 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 | 3 | 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 Namp’o
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Namp’o 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 Namp’o in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1944 23:09, 182 kilometers (113 mi) west-northwest of Namp’o. It is the strongest earthquake near Namp’o 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 Namp’o, South Pyongan 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 Namp’o.
Nearest earthquakes from Namp’o
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Namp’o, South Pyongan. 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 Namp’o.
When was the last earthquake in Namp’o, South Pyongan?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Namp’o on the night of October 16, 2024 at 00:55 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southeast of Namp’o at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Namp’o, South Pyongan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Namp’o, South Pyongan?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Namp’o on the evening of December 19, 1944 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 182km northwest of Namp’o at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Namp’o since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Namp’o, South Pyongan?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Namp’o. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
