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The Star
21-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Strong 6.5 magnitude quake strikes Papua New Guinea; small tremors detected in Thailand and Myanmar
BANGKOK: The Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department reported a strong earthquake in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday night (May 20), with no direct impact on Thailand. According to the division, the earthquake occurred at 10:06pm (Thaitime) of Tuesday, with a magnitude of 6.5 and a depth of 10km. The epicentre was at latitude -3.56° and longitude 144.96°, near the North Coast of Papua New Guinea. The quake occurred approximately 5,268 kilometres from Bangkok, and does not directly impact Thailand, the division said. Strong 6.5 magnitude quake strikes Papua New Guinea; small tremors detected in Thailand and Myanmar The division also reported a total of seven mild earthquakes recorded in Myanmar and northern Thailand in the past 24 hours, with magnitudes ranging from 2.1 to 3.9. One of these earthquakes occurred in Pong Sa Subdistrict, Pai District of Mae Hong Son Province, the division said. The earthquake occurred at 1:58pm Tuesday (May 20), with a magnitude of 2.1 and a depth of one kilometre. The epicentre was at latitude 19.134° North and longitude 98.6° East. There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the recent quake, the division said. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents in the area to stay alert and be prepared for any further developments. For the latest updates on earthquake activity, visit the division's website at follow its social media channels under the name 'EarthquakeTMD' (on Facebook, X, Telegram, YouTube, and TikTok), or download the 'EarthquakeTMD' mobile application. - The Nation/ANN
The Star
10-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Nine mild quakes recorded in Myanmar, northern Thailand
BANGKOK: Nine mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 3.1, were recorded in Myanmar as well as in northern Thailand from Friday (May 9) night to Saturday morning, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. The Department's Earthquake Observation Division reported that two of the quakes occurred in Thailand. The first quake struck at 7.33pm of Friday in San Sali Subdistrict, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province, with a magnitude of 1.4 and a depth of 10kms. The epicentre was located at latitude 19.384° North and longitude 99.507° East. The second quake occurred at 9.5pm of Friday in Pong Sa Subdistrict, Muang District, Mae Hong Son Province, with a magnitude of 1.5 and a depth of 3km. The epicentre was at latitude 19.246° North and longitude 98.462° East. As of the time of reporting, there have been no reports of property damage in Thailand, the department said. The department urged residents to stay informed through official government announcements, check the structural integrity of their homes and buildings, and prepare essential emergency supplies. For the latest updates on the earthquake situation, 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
08-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Six mild quakes recorded in Myanmar, northern Thailand
BANGKOK: Six mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 1.5 to 2.6, were recorded in Myanmar as well as in northern Thailand on Thursday (May 8) morning, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. The Department's Earthquake Observation Division reported that two of the quakes occurred in Thailand. The first quake struck at 4.04am in Yap Hua Na Subdistrict, Wiang Sa District, Nan Province, with a magnitude of 1.7 and a depth of 1 kilometre. The epicentre was located at latitude 18.682° North and longitude 100.371° East. The second quake occurred at 4.52am, also in Yap Hua Na Subdistrict, with a magnitude of 1.5 and a depth of 1 kilometre. The epicentre was at latitude 18.679° North and longitude 100.369° East. As of the time of reporting, there have been no reports of property damage in Thailand, the department said. The department urged residents to stay informed through official government announcements, check the structural integrity of their homes and buildings, and prepare essential emergency supplies. For the latest updates on the earthquake situation, 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
26-04-2025
- Climate
- The Star
11 mild quakes recorded in Myanmar and Thailand's Mae Hong Son
BANGKOK: Eleven mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 1.3 to 3.1, were recorded in Myanmar and northern Thailand on Saturday morning (April 26), according to the Thai Meteorological Department. The Earthquake Observation Division reported that two of these earthquakes occurred in Mae Hong Son Province. The first quake occurred at 1am in Pong Sa Subdistrict of Pai District, with a magnitude of 1.3 and a depth of 2 kilometres. The epicenter was located at latitude 19.235° North and longitude 98.462° East. The second quake occurred at 3.35am in Mueang Paeng Subdistrict of Pai District, with a magnitude of 1.9 and a depth of 2 kilometres. The epicenter was located at latitude 19.163° North and longitude 98.363° East. There have been no reports of property damage in Thailand at the time of reporting, the department said. The department urged residents to closely follow news and announcements from official government agencies, check the structural integrity of their homes or buildings, and prepare essential emergency supplies. For the latest updates on the earthquake situation, 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
