(LEAD) 4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast ~ May 15, 2023

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(LEAD) S Korea-earthquake

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) — A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast city of Donghae on Monday, the weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.

The quake occurred in waters about 59 kilometers northeast of Donghae, located 182 km east of Seoul, at 6:27 a.m., according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).