▲ This image, provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration, shows an earthquake that struck near Jeju Island on May 17, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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Minor earthquake hits waters off Jeju Island: weather agency

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- A 2.0 magnitude earthquake struck waters off the southern island of Jeju on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage.

The quake occurred at 8:28 p.m. in waters about 80 kilometers west-southwest of Seogwipo on Jeju Island, with the epicenter located at a depth of 6 kilometers, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

The quake is unlikely to cause any kind of damage, the KMA added.

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