A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, causing tremors to be felt in southern regions of South Korea.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the earthquake occurred at 4:27 PM on July 28, approximately 23 kilometers south of Kumamoto City.
The tremors were detected in several areas of South Korea. The Meteorological Administration reported that the maximum intensity reached level III in Gyeongnam, Busan, Jeonnam, Gwangju, and Jeju, while levels II were recorded in Gangwon, Gyeonggi, Gyeongbuk, Daegu, Ulsan, Jeonbuk, Chungnam, and Chungbuk.
Intensity III indicates that several people indoors can feel the shaking, and stationary vehicles may sway slightly. Intensity II means that some individuals in quiet settings or on upper floors of buildings may perceive the tremors.
The Meteorological Administration urged residents to remain cautious, noting that some areas in the country may experience aftershocks.
This earthquake information was provided based on analysis from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
* This article has been translated by AI.
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