Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Occurs 124 km Off Gunsan Eocheongdo Waters... Largest Earthquake on the Korean Peninsula This Year
[Asia Economy Reporter Donghoon Jeong] At around 9:40 a.m. on the 21st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 occurred in the sea area 123 km southwest of Eocheongdo, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, this earthquake is the largest magnitude earthquake to occur on the Korean Peninsula this year. The epicenter is located at 35.72 degrees north latitude and 124.70 degrees east longitude.
The instrumental intensity is a maximum of 2 in Jeonnam. An instrumental intensity of 2 means that only a few people in quiet conditions or on the upper floors of buildings can feel it.
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A Korea Meteorological Administration official explained, "Since it is far from the sea area, no damage is expected on land," adding, "However, some areas may feel the tremors."
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