2016 Gyeongju earthquake
Appearance
UTC time | ?? |
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Magnitude | 5.4 Mw[1] |
Depth | 10 kilometers (6.2 mi)[1] |
Areas affected | South Korea |
Casualties | 21 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
- ^ a b c "M5.4 - 8km S of Kyonju, South Korea". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Strongest-ever earthquake hits Korea, tremors felt nationwide". The Korea Times. September 12, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
- ^ "S. Korea still presumed safe from major earthquakes: experts". The Korea Herald. September 12, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-13.