Korea Meteorological Administration Reports 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Off Gunsan

by JEONG SE HEE Posted : October 21, 2026, 08:04Updated : October 21, 2026, 08:04

At 7:45:14 a.m. on October 21, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck 85 kilometers southwest of Eocheongdo, near Gunsan, North Jeolla Province.


According to Yonhap News Agency and the Korea Meteorological Administration, the epicenter was located at a latitude of 35.56 degrees north and a longitude of 125.34 degrees, with a depth of 9 kilometers.


The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "There is expected to be no damage from the earthquake."





* This article has been translated by AI.