1936 Jirisan earthquake

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The 1936 Jirisan earthquake occurred on July 4 near Jirisan in Korea.[1] Nine people died in the earthquake while 17 others were injured.[2]

UTCtime1936-07-03 21:02:23
LocaldateJuly 4, 1936
Localtime04:02:23 KST
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1936 Jirisan earthquake
1936 Jirisan earthquake is located in South Korea
1936 Jirisan earthquake
UTC time1936-07-03 21:02:23
ISC event903729
Local dateJuly 4, 1936
Local time04:02:23 KST
Magnitude
  • Mw 5.3 (USGS)
  • ML 5.0 (KMA)
Depth10 kilometers (6.2 mi)
Epicenter35°12′N 127°36′E
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedKorea under Japanese rule
TsunamiNo
LandslidesNo
Casualties9 dead, 17 injured
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