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2.1 magnitude natural quake hits near N. Korea's nuclear test site: weather agency
By YonhapPublished : March 4, 2022 - 09:25
A 2.1 magnitude natural earthquake struck near North Korea's nuclear test site early Friday, South Korea's weather agency said.
The quake struck about 33 kilometers north-northwest of Kilju, North Hamgyong Province, at 2:15 a.m., the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said.
Kilju is where North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site is located.
The epicenter of Friday's quake was at a latitude of 41.24 degrees north and a longitude of 129.22 degrees east at a depth of 29 km. The KMA said the quake occurred naturally. (Yonhap)
