Magnitude 2.7 Earthquake Strikes Off the East Coast of Jeju

By Shin Hye An Posted : August 22, 2026, 19:28 Updated : August 22, 2026, 19:28

On the 22nd, the Meteorological Agency reported that a magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred at 7:09 PM, 79 kilometers off the east coast of Seogwipo, Jeju.


The epicenter was located at a latitude of 33.18 degrees north and a longitude of 127.41 degrees east, with a depth of 19 kilometers.


The Meteorological Agency stated, "No damage is expected from the earthquake."





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