Latest earthquakes near Yanggang-do, North Korea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yanggang-do, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yanggang-do? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yanggang-do (also known as 량강도), it will show up within minutes.
Yanggang-do Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yanggang-do, North Korea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yanggang-do in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yanggang-do 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 | 10 | 71.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 21.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yanggang-do
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yanggang-do occurred on Sep 3, 2017 12:00 local time (Asia/Pyongyang timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) east of Hyesan, at a depth of 1 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yanggang-do in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 2010 10:13, 247 kilometers (153 mi) east of Hyesan. It is the strongest earthquake near Yanggang-do 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 Yanggang-do, 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 Yanggang-do.
Earthquakes by city in Yanggang-do
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yanggang-do, North Korea.
Use this regional Yanggang-do earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hyesan-dong and Kapsan-ŭp.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yanggang-do.
When was the last earthquake in Yanggang-do, North Korea?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yanggang-do on the afternoon of October 25, 2023 at 13:48 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 198km north of Hyesan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yanggang-do, North Korea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yanggang-do, North Korea?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Yanggang-do on the morning of February 18, 2010 at 10:13 local time (Asia/Pyongyang). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-northeast of Hyesan at a depth of 578km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yanggang-do since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yanggang-do, North Korea?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yanggang-do. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
