2016 Gyeongju earthquake
The 2016 Gyeongju earthquake occurred on September 12 near Gyeongju, South Korea. Measuring 5.8 on the local magnitude scale (5.4 Mw), it was the strongest earthquake in the country until the following year. The 2017 Pohang earthquake caused more damage despite being equal in magnitude. An hour before, at 07:44:32 local time, a ML 5.1 foreshock occurred.
Magnitude of 2016 Gyeongju earthquake | |
| UTC time | 2016-09-12 11:32:54 |
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| ISC event | 609440121 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | September 12, 2016 |
| Local time | 20:32:54 KST |
| Magnitude |
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| Depth | 13 kilometers (8.1 mi) |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | South Korea |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Landslides | No |
| Foreshocks | ML 5.1 (19:44, September 12, 2016) |
| Casualties | 8 injured |
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