No serious damage reported as 2 earthquakes hit South KoreaSeptember 12, 2016 - 17:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Officials say two earthquakes measuring magnitude 5.1 and 5.8 have jolted a historic city in southeastern South Korea, but there are no reports of serious injuries or damage, the Associated Press reports. The country's weather agency said the quakes occurred Monday, September 12 evening near Gyeongju city. It said the magnitude-5.8 quake was the largest ever recorded in South Korea. Local television showed children hiding under tables and goods falling off the shelves at a supermarket. Officials said two people received minor injuries, but gave no further details. No major damage was reported. South Korea has relatively little seismic activity, unlike neighboring Japan, which has frequent major quakes, AP says. Gyeongju was the capital of one of the Korean Peninsula's ancient kingdoms and is now a popular tourist destination. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |