Magnitude 2.3 Earthquake in the Northwest Sea Area of Baengnyeongdo...KMA Says "No Damage Expected"

Photo by Korea Meteorological Administration

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on the 4th at 12:33 PM that an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3 occurred in the sea area 16 km northwest by west of Baengnyeongdo, Ongjin-gun, Incheon. The epicenter was located at 38.02 degrees north latitude and 124.52 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 20 km. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that "there will be no earthquake damage."