2016 Gyeongju earthquake
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The 2016 Gyeongju earthquake occurred on September 12 near Gyeongju, South Korea.[1] Measuring 5.8 on the local magnitude scale (5.4 Mw), it was the strongest earthquake in the country[2][3] until the following year. The 2017 Pohang earthquake caused more damage despite being equal in magnitude. An hour before, at 07:44:32 local time, a ML 5.1 foreshock occurred.
UTC time | 2016-09-12 11:32:54 |
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ISC event | 609440121 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | September 12, 2016 |
Local time | 20:32:54 KST |
Magnitude |
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Depth | 13 kilometers (8.1 mi)[1] |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | South Korea |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
Tsunami | No |
Landslides | No |
Foreshocks | ML 5.1 (19:44, September 12, 2016 ) |
Casualties | 8 injured |
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