Two minor quakes hit Gyeongju consecutively

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Two minor quakes hit Gyeongju consecutively

Posted : 2017-03-31 14:38

Updated : 2017-03-31 16:19

By Lee Han-soo

Two minor 3.3 and 2.5 magnitude earthquakes rattled the southeastern city of Gyeongju on Friday afternoon. There were no reports of damage or casualties.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the quakes took place at 1:46 p.m. and 1:53 p.m. about six kilometers south-south-west of the city.

The last aftershock in Gyeongju was on Jan. 6.

Tremors were also detected in Ulsan, South Gyeonsang Province.

corea022@ktimes.com

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