Latest earthquakes near Tonghae, Gangwon-do today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tonghae, Gangwon-do, South Korea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tonghae? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tonghae, it will show up within minutes.
Tonghae Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tonghae, Gangwon-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 Tonghae in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tonghae 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 | 11 | 84.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 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 Tonghae
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tonghae occurred on Nov 15, 2017 14:29 local time (Asia/Seoul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) south of Tonghae, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tonghae in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Oct 8, 1960 14:23, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south of Tonghae. It is the strongest earthquake near Tonghae 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 Tonghae, Gangwon-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 Tonghae.
Nearest earthquakes from Tonghae
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tonghae, Gangwon-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 Tonghae.
When was the last earthquake in Tonghae, Gangwon-do?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonghae on the evening of November 26, 2025 at 20:06 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 249km southwest of Tonghae at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tonghae, Gangwon-do in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tonghae, Gangwon-do?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonghae on the afternoon of October 8, 1960 at 14:23 local time (Asia/Seoul). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north-northeast of Tonghae at a depth of 608km under water in the Sea of Japan. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tonghae since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tonghae, Gangwon-do?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tonghae. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
