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2.4 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Jeju Island

By Yonhap

Published : Jan. 5, 2023 - 09:15

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This image shows the location of a 2.4 magnitude earthquake on Thursday. (Korea Meteorological Administration) This image shows the location of a 2.4 magnitude earthquake on Thursday. (Korea Meteorological Administration)

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck waters off the southern island of Jeju on Thursday, the state weather agency said.

The quake occurred in waters 64 kilometers east-northeast of Seogwipo City on Jeju at 12:28 a.m., the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

The epicenter was at a latitude of 33.38 degrees north and a longitude of 127.23 degrees east at a depth of 24 km, the agency said, adding no damage is expected. (Yonhap)