South Korea: Earthquake in North Korea believed to be artificial

An earthquake reported in North Korea is believed to be artificial, the South Korea Meteorological Administration said.

Earlier, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 5.3 magnitude earthquake in North Korea.

It said the seismic activity hit 18 kilometers east north east of Sungjibaeham, North Korea, with a depth of 0 kilometers.

The South Korean military said it was currently analyzing whether North Korea had conducted a nuclear test.

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