Magnitude 2.8 Earthquake Occurs in Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] At 11:07 a.m. on the 27th, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 occurred 17 km north of Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk.

This is the second earthquake this year, following a magnitude 2.0 earthquake that occurred on the 10th of last month in the sea area south-southwest of Eocheongdo, Gunsan-si.

Due to this earthquake, seismic intensity IV was observed in the Jinan-gun area. This level is enough for many people indoors to feel the shaking of windows.

In relation to this, there have been three earthquake damage reports so far, but no damage caused by the earthquake has been reported.

Jeonbuk Province requested thorough situation management from cities and counties and strengthened promotion of earthquake national action guidelines using outdoor electronic display boards in preparation for additional aftershocks.

In close cooperation with the Korea Meteorological Administration, they plan to thoroughly monitor earthquake occurrence trends and prepare for earthquakes through pre-inspections of major facilities and outdoor evacuation sites.

Having experienced the Gyeongju earthquake in 2016 and the Pohang earthquake in 2017, Jeonbuk Province has been aware that it is not a safe zone from earthquakes and has been making efforts to create a "Safe Jeollabuk-do from Earthquakes."

To reinforce seismic safety of public facilities, 22.3 billion KRW has been secured this year to accelerate the improvement of seismic safety rates of public facilities. To promote seismic reinforcement of private buildings, they are implementing a seismic safety facility certification support project, providing subsidies for part of the seismic performance evaluation costs and certification fees.

Additionally, 1,008 outdoor earthquake evacuation sites (such as school playgrounds, parking lots, parks, etc.) have been designated within the province, and signboards have been installed at all outdoor evacuation sites to manage them thoroughly without gaps.

Kim Yang-won, Director of the Provincial Safety Office, said, "Unlike other disasters, earthquakes cannot be predicted, so it is most important to learn the action guidelines yourself," and urged, "Please actively participate in the upcoming earthquake evacuation drills."

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