Earthquake occurrence location in Sancheong County, Gyeongnam. Provided by Korea Meteorological Administration WeatherNuri
At 6:53:01 a.m. on September 26, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 occurred 4 kilometers southeast of Sancheong County, Gyeongnam.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the earthquake's location was at latitude 35.40 degrees north and longitude 127.91 degrees east, with a depth of 13 kilometers.
The maximum seismic intensity was recorded at III (Gyeongnam).
This level means that people indoors, especially those on upper floors, could clearly feel the tremor, and stationary vehicles might shake slightly.
Fortunately, there were no reports of people feeling the earthquake or any related damage within Gyeongnam Province.
The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Residents in areas near the epicenter may feel the tremor. Please pay attention to safety."
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