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Bangkok Post
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Bangkok Post
Earthquake in Myanmar also felt in Chiang Rai
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale and centred in Myanmar was felt in many districts of Thailand's northernmost province of Chiang Rai on Monday. Natthawut Dandee, deputy director-general of the meterology department, said the quake was detected at 3.06pm with the epicentre 10 kilometres underground in Myanmar, 132 kilometres northeast of Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district. The department's Earthquake Observation Division reported the quake was felt in office buildings, houses and apartment buildings in Mae Chan, Mae Lao, Mae Sai, Muang and Wiang Chai districts of Chiang Rai.
The Star
13-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Five mild quakes reported in northern Thailand and Myanmar
BANGKOK: The Thai Meteorological Department reported that five mild earthquakes occurred between Friday (July 11) night and Saturday (July 12) morning in Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar, with magnitudes ranging from 1.6 to 2.8. According to the department's Earthquake Observation Division, one of the tremors struck within Phrae Province. The quake occurred at 10.27pm on Friday in Mae Phung Subdistrict, Wang Chin District, Phrae Province, with a magnitude of 1.6 and a depth of 1 kilometre. The epicentre was located at latitude 17.871° North and longitude 99.549° East. The remaining quakes were recorded in Myanmar, with magnitudes ranging from 2.0 to 2.8. As of the time of reporting, no property damage has been reported in Thailand, the division confirmed. The division also reported a moderate earthquake in Indonesia's West Papua region early Saturday morning. The quake struck at 3.09am with a magnitude of 5.6 and a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located at latitude 4.44° North and longitude 132.63° East, approximately 4,082 kilometres from Thailand. For the latest updates on seismic activity, visit the division's website at follow its social media accounts under the name 'EarthquakeTMD' (Facebook, X, Telegram, YouTube, and TikTok), or install the 'EarthquakeTMD' mobile application. - The Nation/ANN
The Star
04-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Mild earthquakes recorded off Sumatra
BANGKOK: Three mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 4.6 to 5.2, were recorded in the sea off Sumatra Island, Indonesia, on Friday (July 4), according to the Thai Meteorological Department. The department's Earthquake Observation Division reported that the first quake occurred at 12:33pm in the sea north of Sumatra, registering a magnitude of 5.2 at a depth of 10km. The epicentre was located approximately 394km southwest of Phuket Province. The second and third earthquakes occurred at 12:39pm and 1:18pm., with magnitudes of 4.7 and 4.6, respectively. Both quakes were recorded at a depth of 10km, with epicentres located approximately 511km and 542km from Phuket, respectively. The division confirmed there were no reports of tremors felt in Thailand as a result of these quakes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents in affected areas to remain alert and prepared for any further developments. For the latest updates on seismic activity, visit the division's website at follow its social media accounts under the name 'EarthquakeTMD' (on Facebook, X, Telegram, YouTube, and TikTok), or download the 'EarthquakeTMD' mobile application. - The Nation/ANN
The Star
02-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Four mild earthquakes recorded in Myanmar, Vietnam and Nicobar Islands
BANGKOK: Four mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 2.3 to 4.8, were recorded in Myanmar, Vietnam, and India's Nicobar Islands on Wednesday (July 2), according to the Thai Meteorological Department. The department's Earthquake Observation Division reported that the strongest earthquake occurred at 8:52am in the Nicobar Islands, registering a magnitude of 4.8 at a depth of 1km. The epicentre was located at latitude 9.372° North and longitude 94.367° East, approximately 466 kilometres southeast of Phang Nga Province. Two of the earthquakes occurred in Myanmar: the first struck at 12:28am with a magnitude of 2.3, and the second at 1:19am with a magnitude of 4.1. Both quakes were recorded at a depth of 10km. The fourth earthquake was reported in Vietnam at 1:41am, with a magnitude of 4.1 and a depth of 10km. There have been no reports of damage or injuries resulting from these quakes, the division said. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents in affected areas to remain alert and prepared for any further developments. Globally, the strongest earthquake recorded on Wednesday occurred at 8:39am off the coast of central Chile, measuring 5.4 in magnitude at a depth of 10km. For the latest updates on seismic activity, visit the division's website at follow its social media accounts under the name 'EarthquakeTMD' (on Facebook, X, Telegram, YouTube, and TikTok), or download the 'EarthquakeTMD' mobile application. - The Nation/ANN
The Star
30-06-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Tremors detected near Thai border in Myanmar and Nicobar Islands
BANGKOK: Several tremors were recorded in Thailand's neighbouring countries on Sunday (June 29), particularly in Myanmar to the north and India's Nicobar Islands to the south. According to the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), no seismic activity had been detected or processed between midnight and 9.30am on Monday (June 30). However, on Sunday, a series of tremors were reported in neighbouring regions. The details are as follows: 11.03pm – A 2.6-magnitude tremor centred in Myanmar, approximately 205km northwest of Mueang district, Mae Hong Son province. 10.07pm – A 4.1-magnitude tremor centred in the Nicobar Islands, India, about 471km northwest of Mueang district, Phang Nga province. 9.50pm – A 4.1-magnitude tremor in the same vicinity of the Nicobar Islands, roughly 468km northwest of Mueang district, Phang Nga. 3.02pm – A 2.5-magnitude tremor in Myanmar, approximately 141km northwest of Mueang district, Mae Hong Son. 2.16pm – A 4.4-magnitude tremor in the Nicobar Islands, around 473km northwest of Mueang district, Phang Nga. Related Four quakes strike near Thai border in Myanmar and Vietnam, says TMD Four quakes strike near Thai border in Myanmar and Vietnam, says TMD June 28, 2025 9 mild quakes reported in northern Thailand and Myanmar 9 mild quakes reported in northern Thailand and Myanmar June 27, 2025 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Nicobar Islands, 454km from Phang Nga 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Nicobar Islands, 454km from Phang Nga June 24, 2025 8.37am – A 4.4-magnitude tremor also centred in the Nicobar Islands, about 495km northwest of Mueang district, Phang Nga. 8.28am – Another 4.4-magnitude tremor from the same area, located roughly 465km northwest of Mueang district, Phang Nga. 6.56am – A 2.1-magnitude tremor in Myanmar, approximately 168km southwest of Khun Yuam district, Mae Hong Son. 6.35am – A 4.1-magnitude tremor in the Nicobar Islands, about 473km northwest of Mueang district, Phang Nga. 3.06am – A 3.4-magnitude tremor in Myanmar, roughly 323km northwest of Pang Mapha district, Mae Hong Son. 1.27am – A 4.8-magnitude tremor in Myanmar, about 281km northwest of Pang Mapha district, Mae Hong Son. 12.01am – A 3.9-magnitude tremor in Myanmar, located approximately 318km northwest of Pang Mapha district, Mae Hong Son. - The Nation/ANN
