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Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Shakes Area Northwest of Haenam, South Korea; No Damage Expected
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Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Shakes Area Northwest of Haenam, South Korea; No Damage Expected

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred 20 kilometers northwest of Haenam County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on August 16.
  • The earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 20 kilometers, with a maximum seismic intensity of II.
  • The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts no damage from the tremor, which follows a smaller magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the same area earlier that day.

A minor earthquake, measuring magnitude 2.4, struck approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Haenam County in South Korea's South Jeolla Province on the evening of August 16. The tremor occurred at 7:34 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located at a depth of 20 kilometers.

The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that the maximum seismic intensity recorded was II on the seismic intensity scale. This level indicates that the earthquake would only be felt by a few people in a quiet state or on the upper floors of buildings.

Officials from the agency have stated that they do not anticipate any damage resulting from this seismic activity. This event follows another, smaller earthquake of magnitude 2.2 that occurred in a similar vicinity, 21 kilometers northwest of Haenam County, earlier in the morning at 9:23 a.m.

While both tremors were minor, they serve as a reminder of the seismic activity in the region. The administration continues to monitor seismic data following the events.

No damage is expected.

— Korea Meteorological AdministrationAssessing the potential impact of the earthquake.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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