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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
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
