Magnitude 2.8 Earthquake North of Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk... "Dishes and Windows Shaken"
Maximum Seismic Intensity: Jeonbuk 4, Gyeongnam 3, etc.
Seismic Shaking Can Be Felt
Safety Precautions Required
[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] At around 11:07 AM on the 27th, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 17 km north of Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, the Korea Meteorological Administration announced.
The epicenter was located at 35.80°N latitude and 127.53°E longitude, with a depth of 6 km.
The maximum seismic intensity recorded was 4 in Jeonbuk, 3 in Gyeongnam, and 2 in Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam, Chungnam, and Chungbuk. Intensity 4 means many people indoors feel the tremor, some wake from sleep, and dishes or windows shake. Intensity 3 means people on upper floors of buildings noticeably feel the earthquake, and stationary cars may shake slightly.
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The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "People in areas near the earthquake epicenter may feel the tremors, so please be cautious for your safety."
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