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Nuclear explosion 3.08km (1.92 miles) away from Chik-tong (North Korea)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 occurred on Monday, October 9, 2006 at 1:35:28 AM UTC (and Monday, October 9, 2006 at 9:35:28 AM local time) 3.08km (1.92 miles) away from Chik-tong (North Korea) which is the nearest city to the epicenter.



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Details about this earthquake

Date (UTC) :10/9/2006 1:35:28 AM
Updated (UTC) :11/7/2014 1:30:31 AM
Magnitude4.3
Mag. Typemb
Latitude41.294
Longitude129.094
Depth0.00 km (0.00 miles)
TypeNuclear explosion
StatusReviewed
Tsunami riskNo
SourceUSGS
Other informationM 4.3 Nuclear Explosion - North Korea
North Korea

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KP Chik-tong3.08km away (1.92 miles)
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