Minor quake off Heuksando Island
By Dong Sun-hwa
The earthquake happened off Heuksando Island in South Jeolla Province, Sunday. Courtesy of Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)
By Dong Sun-hwa, Park Si-soo
A minor earthquake of 2.0 magnitude took place southwest off the Korean Peninsula, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) on Sunday. There were no reports of damage or casualties.
The seismic activity took place at just after midday northwest of Heuksando Island.
The area has had three earthquakes of magnitude 2.3-2.6 since Nov. 21, according to the KMA.