50 Reports and Inquiries in Gyeongbuk, Chungbuk, and Daegu Following 3.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Sangju, Gyeongbuk

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jucheol In] A magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred in Sangju, Gyeongbuk in the early morning of the 30th was detected and reported in Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and Chungbuk.

According to the Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters, by 9 a.m. on the same day, 50 earthquake detection reports and inquiry calls were received by 119, including 27 in Gyeongbuk, 22 in Chungbuk, and 1 in Daegu. So far, no human or material damage has been identified.

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power stated, "There is no impact on nuclear power plants related to the earthquake."

The Sangju city officials said, "Although the ground shaking was felt, according to the village chiefs, no particular damage was found."

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at 0:52:52 a.m. in an area 20 km north of Sangju city.

The epicenter is located at 36.59 degrees north latitude and 128.12 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 21 km.

The Korea Meteorological Administration explained, "The areas near the earthquake epicenter could feel the seismic shaking."

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