CORRECTED: 2.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near North Korea nuclear test site: Yonhap

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CORRECTED: 2.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near North Korea nuclear test site: Yonhap
Seoul, Jan 11 (AFP) Jan 11, 2024
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near a North Korean nuclear test site on Thursday, Yonhap news agency reported, citing South Korea's state weather agency.

The earthquake, which appeared to have occurred naturally, struck 41 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of Kilju, which is home to the nuclear test site, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

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