Latest earthquakes near Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sunch’ŏn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sunch’ŏn, it will show up within minutes.
Sunch’ŏn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sunch’ŏn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sunch’ŏn 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 Sunch’ŏn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sunch’ŏn occurred on Apr 28, 2024 12:43 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Sunch’ŏn, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sunch’ŏn 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-southwest of Sunch’ŏn. It is the strongest earthquake near Sunch’ŏn in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sunch’ŏn, 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 Sunch’ŏn.
Nearest earthquakes from Sunch’ŏn
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sunch’ŏn, 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 Sunch’ŏn.
When was the last earthquake in Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunch’ŏn on the afternoon of February 9, 2025 at 17:49 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 106km south of Sunch’ŏn at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunch’ŏn 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 Sunch’ŏn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sunch’ŏn, South Pyongan?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sunch’ŏn. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
