South Korea's Strongest 2024 Earthquake Hits Near Buan

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Buan, South Korea, being the strongest in 2024. There were no immediate reports of major damage, but minor damages included a fractured wall and broken windows. Residents in North Jeolla Province felt the tremor.

South Korea's weather agency confirmed a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near the southwestern county of Buan, marking the strongest tremor detected in the country for 2024.

Despite the quake's intensity, estimated at a depth of 8 kilometers (5 miles), there were no immediate reports of significant damage by Wednesday morning. The South Korean weather agency noted that residents of North Jeolla Province would have experienced noticeable shaking, potentially strong enough to break windows or dislodge objects.

Jo Hae-jin, an official with the North Jeolla Province fire department, reported nearly 80 calls from concerned residents. Minor damages included a fractured wall in Buan and a broken window in the nearby town of Judeok.

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