Minor earthquake strikes waters off Gunsan

by Jeong Se-hee Posted : October 21, 2026, 08:49Updated : October 21, 2026, 08:49
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Courtesy of the Korea Meteorological Administration
SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck waters off the southwestern coast of Gunsan, North Jeolla Province on Wednesday morning.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the earthquake occurred at 7:45 a.m., approximately 85 kilometers (53 miles) southwest of Eocheongdo island.

The quake's epicenter was located at a latitude of 35.56 degrees north and a longitude of 125.34 degrees east longitude with a depth of about 9 kilometers.

No damage or casualties were initially reported.