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December 24, 2024

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Earthquake event detected in northeast North Korea: CENC

Analysts divided on whether event was natural or man-made, however

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the northeastern part of North Korea, data published by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) has said.

The CENC says the quake was likely caused by an artificial explosion, as it took place in the same location where North Korea's sixth nuclear test occurred, Beijing's Xinhua News Agency reported

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