Shaky start: Chiang Rai rumbles with four earthquakes, but no harm done

Chiang Rai, a northern province in Thailand, experienced four minor earthquakes this morning, the most powerful registering a magnitude of 3.6. According to the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department, no damage or casualties have been reported.

The initial tremor, with a magnitude of 3.6, was detected at 12.45am under tambon Dong Mada in the Mae Lao district. The quake’s epicentre was determined to be 2 kilometres beneath the surface. The impact was reportedly felt across the Mae Lao and Muang districts of Chiang Rai province, as well as in Phan and Mae Suay districts.

Merely 38 seconds after the first earthquake, a second one with a magnitude of 1.9 was reported in Chiang Rai. This quake occurred 3 kilometres underground in the area of tambon Chom Mok Kaew, also in the Mae Lao district, reported Bangkok Post.

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of Earthquake Observation Division.

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-21

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