The bureau believes the 2.5 magnitude quake is a “natural” one that is a result of “North Korea’s sixth nuclear test”.
The tremor struck Giljoo, northern Hamkyong, which is only 2.5 kilometres from Punggye-Ri’s testing site.
An official of the Korea Meteorological Administration said, “Geumjang is a solid rock site where earthquakes do not occur well, but an earthquake is taking place in neighbouring areas as the ground is affected after the sixth nuclear test.”
Local reports claim it is one of at least four tremors that have been felt in the area since a “hydrogen bomb” test on September 3.
More to follow…