3.8-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ieodo
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Published: 31 Jan. 2024, 18:00 Updated: 31 Jan. 2024, 18:03

3.8-magnitude earthquake strikes near Ieodo

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Ieodo in the Yellow Sea Wednesday.

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Ieodo in the Yellow Sea Wednesday.

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Ieodo in the Yellow Sea Wednesday.  
 
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said that the earthquake struck at 5:36 p.m. some 62 kilometers northeast of Ieodo, underwater reefs that belong in waters that both South Korea and China claim, located off the southern coast of Jeju Island.  
 
The KMA said that it didn't believe there will be any damages incurred from the earthquake.
 

BY SARAH KIM [kim.sarah@joongang.co.kr]
tags earthquake Korea KMA Ieodo

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