US Edition5.4-Magnitude Quake in Myanmar Felt in Bangkok: Thai Authorities
- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar on Aug 21, with tremors felt in parts of Bangkok, according to the Earthquake Observation Division.
- The quake occurred at 9:58 AM, measured 5.4 on the Richter scale, and was centered 10 kilometers underground, as reported by the Thai Meteorological Department.
- Residents in Bangkok experienced dizziness and shaking lamps, with reports from multiple districts noting the impacts of the tremors.
- Geology Professor Santi Pailoplee stated that the quake was not serious and it was normal activity by the fault, advising people not to panic.
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AlKhaleej TodayMyanmar 5.4 quake felt in Bangkok months after Thailand’s Nan tremor
BANGKOK, Aug 21 — A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar this morning, with tremors felt in parts of Bangkok and nearby provinces.The Earthquake Observation Division of Thailand’s Meteorological Department said the quake occurred at 9.58am at a depth of 10km, about 211km southwest of Mae Sot district in Tak province.No damage or casualties have been reported in Thailand so far, but local media like Khaosod and The Na…
The hashtag #earthquake is trending on Twitter. People in many areas of Bangkok are reporting shaking and running down buildings after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Myanmar.
Public urged not to panic after Myanmar quake shakes Bangkok buildings - Thai Newsroom
EVEN as a 5.4 magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of Myanmar at 9.58 a.m. this morning (Aug. 21) led to high-rises in Bangkok swaying slightly, the public was urged to not panic as the structure of these buildings has not been affected, Manager Online and Amarin TV said. The Department of Mineral Resources […] The post Public urged not to panic after Myanmar quake shakes Bangkok buildings appeared first on Thai Newsroom.
(Dan Tri) - A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred off the southern coast of Myanmar on the morning of August 21, with tremors felt in some areas of Bangkok, Thailand.
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