4.5-magnitude earthquake reported off coast of Gangwon

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred 59 kilometers (36.6 miles) north east of the coast of Donghae, Gangwon at 6:27 a.m. on Monday.  

The Korea Meteorological Administration warned that tremors could be felt throughout Gangwon and North Gyeongsang, and as far inland as North Chungcheong. 

BY LEE HO-JEONG [lee.hojeong@joongang.co.kr]