In November 2017, Pohang, a city in South Korea, experienced a significant earthquake that resulted in injuries but no fatalities. The earthquake, which lasted between one to five minutes, was notable for being the second-largest ever recorded in the country.
Second largest earthquake on recerd in South Korea
Earthquakes in South Korea are less frequent than in neighboring countries, such as China and Japan, but several significant earthquakes have occurred in its history.
after shocks
more than 30 after shocks
why
The cause of the earthquake that hit Pohang it was triggered dy a geothormal power plant.