4.5-magnitude earthquake reported off coast of Gangwon
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Published: 15 May. 2023, 06:47 Updated: 15 May. 2023, 15:26

4.5-magnitude earthquake reported off coast of Gangwon

[KOREA METEOROLOGICAL ADMINISTRATION]

[KOREA METEOROLOGICAL ADMINISTRATION]

 
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred 59 kilometers (36.6 miles) north east of the coast of Donghae, Gangwon at 6:27 a.m. on Monday.  
 
The Korea Meteorological Administration warned that tremors could be felt throughout Gangwon and North Gyeongsang, and as far inland as North Chungcheong. 

BY LEE HO-JEONG [lee.hojeong@joongang.co.kr]
tags earthquake Donghae Gangwon

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