Jeju Island Enters 'Emergency Duty Level 1' in Preparation for Aftershocks... Strengthening Response Measures

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 17th that it has entered Emergency Level 1 duty at the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters following an aftershock of magnitude 3.2 occurring 38 km southwest of Seogwipo City in the morning.

At around 6:22 a.m. that day, an aftershock of magnitude 3.2 occurred 38 km southwest of Seogwipo City.

Since the earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred at 5:19 p.m. on the 14th, 41 km southwest of Seogwipo City, a total of 19 aftershocks have been recorded as of 1 p.m. that day, and this aftershock is the largest among them.

Accordingly, at 9 a.m. that day, a situation assessment meeting was held at the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters situation room, chaired by the Director of the Provincial Safety Office, with officials from the Korea Meteorological Administration and the provincial disaster department.

As a result of the situation assessment meeting, it was judged that continuous situation management is necessary, including prompt response to damage reports and additional aftershocks caused by the aftershock, and it was decided to issue an Emergency Level 1 duty order at the provincial Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.

Jeju Province plans to respond promptly to prevent damage to residents in case of aftershocks through continuous monitoring.

So far, no damage has been confirmed due to this aftershock, and the emergency duty posture will be maintained with thorough preparation for additional aftershocks.

The province urged residents to familiarize themselves with earthquake response guidelines to minimize damage in case of an earthquake.

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won captain@asiae.co.kr

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