A magnitude 3 earthquake struck an area northeast of Yeoncheon in Gyeonggi Province early Sunday, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. The quake is the most powerful reported on the Korean Peninsula this year. It occurred at 4:13 a.m. with an epicenter at latitude 38.13 degrees north, longitude 127.1 degrees east, and a depth of 9 km.
The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that a magnitude 3 earthquake hit an area 4 kilometers northeast of Yeoncheon county in Gyeonggi Province at 4:13 a.m. on Sunday. The epicenter was located at latitude 38.13 degrees north and longitude 127.1 degrees east, with a depth of 9 kilometers. This marks the first earthquake of magnitude over 3 on the Korean Peninsula and surrounding waters this year, and it is the strongest reported on the peninsula so far.
The last earthquake exceeding magnitude 3 within a 50-km radius occurred on May 10 last year, measuring 3.3. A total of 19 earthquakes have been recorded in the area since 1978. No damage has been reported from Sunday's quake, but monitoring for aftershocks continues.
The agency confirmed the epicenter northeast of Yeoncheon county. Residents in the region are advised to remain vigilant.
