2016 Gyeongju earthquake explained

Map:	Shakemap Earthquake 12 Sep 2016 South Korea.jpg
Local-Date:	September 12, 2016
Local-Time:	20:32:54 KST
Isc-Event:	609440121
Anss-Url:	us10006p1f
Depth:	13sp=usNaNsp=us
Type:	Strike-slip
Casualties:	8 injured
Timestamp:	2016-09-12 11:32:54
Countries Affected:	South Korea
Tsunami:	No
Landslide:	No
Foreshocks:	5.1

The 2016 Gyeongju earthquake occurred on September 12 near Gyeongju, South Korea.^[1] Measuring 5.8 on the local magnitude scale (5.4), it was the strongest earthquake in the country^{[2] [3]} 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 M_L 5.1 foreshock occurred.

See also

• List of earthquakes in 2016
• Yangsan Fault

External links

35.769°N 129.227°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: M5.4 - 6km S of Kyonju, South Korea. United States Geological Survey. September 12, 2016. September 12, 2016.
2. Web site: Strongest-ever earthquake hits Korea, tremors felt nationwide. The Korea Times. September 12, 2016. 2016-09-13.
3. Web site: S. Korea still presumed safe from major earthquakes: experts. The Korea Herald. September 12, 2016. 2016-09-13.