Latest earthquakes near P’yŏngsŏng, South Pyongan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near P’yŏngsŏng, South Pyongan, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in P’yŏngsŏng? If an earthquake is happening right now near P’yŏngsŏng, it will show up within minutes.
P’yŏngsŏng Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of P’yŏngsŏng, South Pyongan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of P’yŏngsŏng in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near P’yŏngsŏng 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 P’yŏngsŏng
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near P’yŏngsŏng occurred on Apr 28, 2024 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) west-southwest of P’yŏngsŏng, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near P’yŏngsŏng in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Dec 19, 1944 23:09, 178 kilometers (111 mi) west-southwest of P’yŏngsŏng. It is the strongest earthquake near P’yŏngsŏng 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 P’yŏngsŏng, 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 P’yŏngsŏng.
Nearest earthquakes from P’yŏngsŏng
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to P’yŏngsŏng, 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 P’yŏngsŏng.
When was the last earthquake in P’yŏngsŏng, South Pyongan?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near P’yŏngsŏng on the afternoon of April 28, 2024 at 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west-southwest of P’yŏngsŏng at a depth of 10km under water in the Yellow Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near P’yŏngsŏng, South Pyongan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near P’yŏngsŏng, South Pyongan?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near P’yŏngsŏng on the evening of December 19, 1944 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 178km west-northwest of P’yŏngsŏng at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near P’yŏngsŏng since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near P’yŏngsŏng, South Pyongan?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from P’yŏngsŏng. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
