3.4 magnitude earthquake hits off Korea's east coast

The epicenter of a 3.4 magnitude earthquake that struck in waters off Yeongdeok County, April 10, is seen in this image provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration. Yonhap

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Korea's east coast Sunday, according to the country's weather agency, which added there were no reports of damage.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said the quake occurred in waters 23 kilometers east of the southeastern coastal county of Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, at 2:45 a.m. and at a depth of 18 km.

According to officials, a 3 magnitude tremor was apparently noticed throughout the province, with fire authorities having received around 10 reports of minor shaking.

The KMA said the earthquake was the second-strongest quake to hit the Korean Peninsula so far this year, following the 3.1 magnitude natural quake near Kilju ― home to North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site ― Feb. 11. (Yonhap)