2016 Gyeongju earthquake

Magnitude of 2016 Gyeongju earthquake
UTC time 2016-09-12 11:32:55
ISC event 609440121
USGS-ANSS ComCat
Local date September 12, 2016
Local time 20:32 KST
Magnitude
  • M  5.4 (USGS)[1]
  • ML  5.8 (KMA)
Depth 13 kilometers (8.1 mi)[1]
Areas affected South Korea
Max. intensity VII (Very strong)
Casualties 8 injured

The 2016 Gyeongju earthquake occurred on September 12 near Gyeongju, South Korea.[1] Measuring 5.4 on the moment magnitude scale, it is the second strongest earthquake in the country, next to the 2017 Pohang earthquake.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "M5.4 - 6km S of Kyonju, South Korea". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Strongest-ever earthquake hits Korea, tremors felt nationwide". The Korea Times. September 12, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-13.
  3. ↑ "S. Korea still presumed safe from major earthquakes: experts". The Korea Herald. September 12, 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-13.

Coordinates: 35°46′08″N 129°13′37″E / 35.7690°N 129.2270°E / 35.7690; 129.2270


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