See earthquakes recorded today in North Korea, with updated information on magnitude, location, depth and UTC time. Data is updated automatically from official seismic sources.
Earthquake map in North Korea today
Strongest earthquakes in North Korea today
No earthquakes are currently recorded today for North Korea in the available data.
Featured earthquakes in North Korea today
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Historical earthquakes in North Korea
A selection of documented significant historical earthquakes for North Korea using the available integrated institutional sources.
6 available records · Source: NOAA/NCEI · NOAA imported: 2026-10-19 06:23:10 UTC · ISC updated: 2026-10-07 13:36:55 UTC
| Date | Location / country | Mag. | Depth | Deaths (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727-06-20 | NORTH KOREA: HAMHUNG 🇰🇵 North Korea | M5.7 | — | — |
| 1668-07-31 | NORTH KOREA: YELLOW SEA 🇰🇵 North Korea | M6.4 | — | — |
| 1518-07-02 | NORTH KOREA: HWANGHAE-DO: PAEKCHON 🇰🇵 North Korea | M6.7 | — | — |
| 1385-08-01 | NORTH KOREA: KAESONG 🇰🇵 North Korea | M6.3 | — | — |
| 1036-07 | NORTH KOREA: KAESONG 🇰🇵 North Korea | M5.7 | — | — |
| 502-11 | NORTH KOREA: PYONGYANG 🇰🇵 North Korea | M6.7 | — | — |
The featured selection comes from the NOAA/NCEI significant-earthquake catalog. GDE does not automatically turn smaller earthquakes into major disasters or infer damage, deaths, or territorial impact.
Seismic data: USGS and official regional seismic sources.
Earthquakes in North Korea: seismic context
North Korea occupies the eastern Asian continental margin. Regional faults can produce earthquakes, while some recorded seismic signals in the peninsula have also been associated with human activities; the origins of individual events must be checked against reliable monitoring sources.
What the data means
EarthSentra presents recent reported earthquakes for orientation, not as an emergency warning or forecast. Magnitude describes event size, while focal depth and distance help explain the shaking people may experience. Local geology, buildings and monitoring coverage matter, and preliminary records may be updated. A lack of recent entries does not establish that a location is earthquake-free.
Safety and sources
For immediate local advice rely on the relevant national emergency service and scientific institutions. If shaking occurs, protect your head and neck and follow locally appropriate safety procedures. For further regional context, consult the USGS earthquake catalog and the global EarthSentra monitor. Historical entries are not active alerts.