An earthquake measuring 5.4 magnitude has hit the southeast coastal region of South Korea on Wednesday. Local media reported minor damage across the region, however, there are no casualties.
South Korea: This is the situation at the Handong University when an Earthquake of 5.4 occurred. 15-11-2017 pic.twitter.com/twvT9dNaiZ
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According to Washington Post, the quake "centred off the coast about 9.3 kilometres (5.8 miles) northwest of the port city of Pohang, according to the U.S. Geological Survey." However, the tremors were also felt in the capital city of Seoul which is more than 300 kilometres (186 miles) away.
There was a recent earthquake near Pohang, South Korea. about 5.5
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....please be safe guys in there #재난문자 pic.twitter.com/HetTnM4h0m
Earthquake in Pohang, South Korea right now pic.twitter.com/yD4cgNC3dR
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The Korean media has been flashing images of damaged walls, cracked roads and shaking furniture across the region. The port city of Pohang is Korea's top steel manufacturing region even though the Korean Peninsula is rarely prone to quakes. "But seismic activity is closely monitored because a spike in activity is often the first indication that North Korea has carried out a nuclear test," News18 reported.
