KMA: "Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Near Kilju, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea... Natural Earthquake"
Earthquake epicenter. Photo by Korea Meteorological Administration website capture
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] At 2:33:34 PM on the 8th, the Korea Meteorological Administration reported an earthquake of magnitude 2.4 occurred 39 km north-northwest of Kilju, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea.
The epicenter was at 41.29 degrees north latitude and 129.21 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 14 km.
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The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "It is analyzed as a natural earthquake."
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