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North Korean earthquake likely a nuke test

By Anna Giaritelli
Published September 9, 2016 1:38am ET
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North Korean earthquake likely a nuke test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un salutes at a parade in Pyongyang, North Korea. South Korean and international monitoring agencies reported Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 an earthquake near North Korea's northeastern nuclear test site, a strong indication that Pyongyang had detonated its fifth atomic test explosion. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File) | Wong Maye-E

A nuclear missile launch near the Punggye-ri test site in North Korea was the suspected cause of a 5.0 magnitude earthquake early Friday, local time.

South Korea’s Defense Ministry confirmed the atomic test shortly after and said the launch produced the largest-ever explosive yield.

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