A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kyushu region has triggered tremors in South Korea, prompting the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to verify any potential impact on citizens.
As of 7:30 PM on July 28, the ministry reported a total of 789 tremor reports received from local governments and fire authorities nationwide. Most reports came from the southern regions, with many citizens expressing concerns about the shaking.
Regionally, Busan recorded the highest number of reports at 291, followed by Gyeongnam with 215, Ulsan with 125, and Gyeongbuk with 69. Other areas included Jeonnam with 46, Incheon with 17, Gwangju with 9, Jeonbuk with 5, Gyeonggi with 4, Daejeon with 3, and Chungbuk with 2. Additionally, one report each was received from Daegu, Jeju, and Seoul, indicating that tremors were felt in most parts of the country.
The tremors are believed to be a result of the earthquake near Uki City in Kumamoto Prefecture, western Kyushu. In South Korea, the maximum intensity recorded was level 3, which is noticeable indoors, especially for those on upper floors, and may cause slight shaking of stationary vehicles.
In some areas, citizens evacuated buildings in surprise, leading to temporary chaos. However, no injuries or damage to facilities have been reported so far. Key national infrastructure, including nuclear power plants, is operating normally.
A ministry official stated, “While we have confirmed that there are no domestic damages related to this earthquake, we are continuing to verify the possibility of any impact on citizens in Japan. We are closely monitoring the situation.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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