KMA "Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake East of Sangju, Gyeongbuk" (Comprehensive)
[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 occurred around 3:26 PM on the 8th, 5 km east of Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk.
The epicenter was located at 36.41 degrees north latitude and 128.22 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 9 km.
This earthquake ranks as the 5th largest on the Korean Peninsula this year and the 4th largest in South Korea.
The instrumental intensity was a maximum of 4 in Gyeongbuk, and a maximum of 2 in Gangwon, Gyeongnam, Daejeon, Jeonbuk, Chungnam, and Chungbuk.
An instrumental intensity of 4 means many people indoors feel it, some wake up from sleep, and dishes and windows shake.
An instrumental intensity of 2 is a level that only a few people in quiet conditions or on upper floors of buildings can feel.
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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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