April 20, 2024
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North Korea conducts likely nuclear test after showcasing thermonuclear device

Earthquake felt in Yanji, northeast China, where air raid sirens went off

Update at 1355 KST: This article has been amended to include an up to date statement by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) 

Update at 1315 KST: This article has been amended to include an up to date assessment by USGS

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