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2.6-magnitude earthquake hits off S. Korea's western coast

By Yonhap

Published : Aug. 29, 2021 - 20:14

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A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck off South Korea's western coast Sunday, the state weather agency said.

The quake occurred at 6:47 p.m. in waters 62 kilometers northwest of an island located in Taean, a county in the central South Chungcheong Province, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

"There will be no earthquake damage," the KMA said. (Yonhap)