기상청, "당분간 5.8도 이상 강력한 지진 가능성 희박해"
The 5-point-1, and subsequent 5-point-8 magnitude quake that hit Korea last night... is probably one of the most talked about issues here in the country today.
Authorities say seismic activities connected to yesterday's quakes are over,.. but mild aftershocks may continue for a few days.
Oh Jung-hee has the latest.
The Korea Meteorological Administration says any significant seismic activity linked to Monday's powerful tremor is now over.
And according to the head of the agency, Ko Yun-hwa, it's unlikely a stronger earthquake will hit Korea anytime soon.
He said the aftershocks -- of which there have been over 200 so far-- have all been under a magnitude of three-point-oh,... and though tremors could continue for three or four more days... they are becoming weaker.
But amid lingering public concern,... the Korea National Park Service has ordered its regional offices to close off public access to national parks until further notice.
Officials will check for any damage to the facilities and trails before making a decision on reopening them.
Monday's quakes claimed no lives,... but 21 people were injured as buildings rocked from side to side and objects fell off shelves.
Over three-hundred cases of property damage were reported in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province alone.
Nuclear reactors in the area were not seriously affected,... but some reactors were taken offline as a precautionary measure late Monday night.
Although another strong earthquake isn't expected to strike again soon,... the meteorological agency says the possiblity of about 6-point-0 magnitude quake hitting the country always exists.
In case of an earthquake, Korea's public safety ministry recommends citizens crawl under tables to protect themselves from falling objects.
Citizens are also advised to evacuate to open places like parks,... and avoid using elevators on their way out.
Oh Jung-hee, Arirang News.
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