Magnitude 2.1 Earthquake Occurs 13km Northeast of Gimcheon City, North Gyeongsang Province

A minor earthquake, registering a magnitude of 2.1, struck approximately 13 kilometers northeast of Gimcheon City in North Gyeongsang Province on Saturday evening. The tremor occurred at around 8:57 PM local time, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

The epicenter was pinpointed at 36.23 degrees North latitude and 128.20 degrees East longitude, with the seismic activity originating at a depth of 9 kilometers. The earthquake was recorded with a maximum seismic intensity of III on the Richter scale in the Gyeongbuk region and II in the Chungbuk region.

An intensity of III signifies that people indoors and on upper floors of buildings would have noticeably felt the shaking, and that stationary cars would have experienced a slight sway. The Meteorological Administration issued a statement urging residents in the vicinity of the earthquake to remain vigilant and exercise caution, as they may have felt the seismic tremors.