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2016 Gyeongju earthquake

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2016 Gyeongju earthquake
2016 Gyeongju earthquake is located in South Korea
2016 Gyeongju earthquake
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Magnitude5.4 Mw[1]
Depth10 kilometers (6.2 mi)[1]
Areas affectedSouth Korea
Casualties21 injured

The 2016 Gyeongju earthquake occurred on September 12, 2016 near Gyeongju, South Korea.[1] Measuring 5.4 on the moment magnitude scale, it is the strongest ever recorded in South Korea since 1978.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "M5.4 - 8km S of Kyonju, South Korea". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Strongest-ever earthquake hits Korea, tremors felt nationwide". The Korea Times. September 12, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
  3. ^ "S. Korea still presumed safe from major earthquakes: experts". The Korea Herald. September 12, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-13.

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