2.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Geochang County

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2.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Geochang County

Published: 03 Jan. 2025, 16:59

LEE SOO-JUNG
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The region marked with a red circle was struck by a 2.9-magnitude earthquake on Friday afternoon. [KOREA METEOROLOGICAL ADMINISTRATION]

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck Geochang County, South Gyeongsang, on Friday afternoon.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety issued the second highest “alert” crisis level of its four-tier system of earthquake management.

The Korea Meteorological Administration said the quake occurred at 3:28 p.m. in the county's southern region at a depth of 8 kilometers (4.97 miles).

Eight people reported that they had felt tremors from the earthquake. No casualties have been reported as of press time.

Acting Minister of the Interior and Safety Ko Ki-dong ordered relevant ministries and regional governments to swiftly assess the damage and maintain an emergency response system.

BY LEE SOO-JUNG [[email protected]]