Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Occurs in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea on the Morning of the 29th

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] At around 9:33 AM on the 29th, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 41 km north-northwest of Kilju, Hamgyongbuk-do, North Korea.

The earthquake epicenter is located at 41.29°N latitude and 129.11°E longitude.

The area is about 3 km southeast of the location of the 6th North Korean nuclear test. The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "It is estimated to be an induced earthquake caused by the 6th nuclear test, a type of natural earthquake."

An induced earthquake is a kind of natural earthquake caused by changes in the Earth's crust over time due to human activities. North Korea conducted its 6th nuclear test in 2017.

The maximum seismic intensity was 1.

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