2016 Gyeongju earthquake, Earthquake in South Korea
The 2016 Gyeongju earthquake was the strongest quake in South Korea's modern history.
Occurring on September 12, 2016, it measured a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale.
This event raised awareness about seismic activity in a country not known for earthquakes.
Researchers and engineers have studied the Gyeongju earthquake for future safety measures.
Temple structures in the historic city of Gyeongju suffered damage due to this earthquake.
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