Minor Quake Shakes South Korea: No Injuries Reported

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Buan, South Korea, causing minor damage to property but no reported injuries. Cracked walls, broken tiles, and items knocked off shelves were reported. Officials have received numerous calls from residents feeling the tremors and are preparing for potential aftershocks.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the fishing community of Buan in southwestern South Korea on Wednesday, causing minor property damage but no injuries. Issues included cracked walls, broken tiles, and store items knocked to the floor.

The earthquake, originating at an 8-kilometer depth, was the strongest detected in South Korea this year. According to the National Fire Agency, there have been eight confirmed cases of minor property damage in Buan and the nearby city of Iksan.

Officials received almost 80 calls from area residents who felt the shaking, with additional calls from other regions, including 38 from North Chungcheong province and seven from Seoul. Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo has urged vigilance against aftershocks and emphasized protecting key infrastructure. South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission reported no safety threats to the country's nuclear power plants.

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