Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake 38km Southwest of Seogwipo, Jeju View original image


[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 occurred at 6:22 a.m. on the 17th in the sea area 38 km southwest of Seogwipo-si, Jeju.


The epicenter was located at 33.12 degrees north latitude and 126.18 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 18 km.


The instrumental intensity was 3 in Jeju and 2 in Jeonnam. Intensity 3 means that people indoors, especially those on upper floors of buildings, feel it distinctly, and stationary cars shake slightly.



The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Since seismic shaking can be felt in the vicinity of the earthquake, please pay attention to safety."


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