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Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Strikes Northwest of Haenam, South Jeolla Province; KMA Expects No Damage
Published : Aug 16, 2026 10:40 AM
▲ Provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred 21 kilometers northwest of Haenam County, South Jeolla Province, at 9:23:44 a.m. today (August 16), according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
The epicenter was located at 34.66 degrees north latitude and 126.40 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 21 kilometers.
The KMA stated that there are no expected damages from the earthquake.
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