At 8:01:08 on May 5, an earthquake measuring 2.1 on the offing of Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was reported by the Korea Meteorological Administration.

The exact location of the earthquake is 23 km east of Yeongdeok-gun, where it is 36.45 degrees north latitude and 129.62 degrees east longitude.

The depth of occurrence is estimated at 17 km.

"The earthquake is expected to be free from damage," the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

(Yonhap News / Photo = Provided by Korea Meteorological Administration, Yonhap News)