2.9 magnitude earthquake hits off S. Korea’s southeastern coast: weather agency

SEOUL, A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck off South Korea’s southeastern coast Saturday, with no damage expected from the tremor, the state weather agency said.

The quake occurred at 1:22 p.m. in waters about 45 kilometers northeast off the coastal city of Ulsan, some 415 km southeast of Seoul, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

The epicenter was at a depth of 21 km.
The quake is not expected to cause any damage, the KMA said.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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