Latest earthquakes near Hyesan, Yanggang-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hyesan, Yanggang-do, North Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hyesan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hyesan (also known as 혜산), it will show up within minutes.
Hyesan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hyesan, Yanggang-do 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 Hyesan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hyesan 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 Hyesan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hyesan 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 Hyesan 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 Hyesan 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 Hyesan, Yanggang-do 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 Hyesan.
Nearest earthquakes from Hyesan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hyesan, Yanggang-do. 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 Hyesan.
When was the last earthquake in Hyesan, Yanggang-do?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hyesan 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 Hyesan, Yanggang-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hyesan, Yanggang-do?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hyesan 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 Hyesan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hyesan, Yanggang-do?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hyesan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
