A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 hit near Koh Samui in Surat Thani today, May 30, at 8.24am. According to the Earthquake Surveillance Division of the Thailand Meteorological Department, the quake occurred 4 kilometers below the earth's surface and caused noticeable ground shake around the Ang Thong sub-district of Koh Samui area. The quake was triggered by the release of heat energy from beneath the earth's crust.

 

Residents in Surat Thani Province reported feeling both their houses and the ground shaking, with some mentioning a loud noise similar to an explosion. Although there were no reports of damage, local people did describe car alarms going off, indicating a significant level of disturbance from the quake.

 

In addition to this seismic event, meteorological authorities warned of incoming thunderstorms across Thailand triggered by a southwesterly monsoon covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Sea sailors in these areas are being advised to be cautious as wave heights could reach 1 to 2 meters. This weather pattern may be influenced by a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam and the Gulf of Tonkin.

 

These combined events of the earthquake and the forecasted adverse weather highlight the need for local residents and visitors in Thailand to stay alert and heed any guidance from the authorities. Despite the challenges, it's a reminder of the region’s vulnerability to both earthquakes and severe weather, and the authorities are actively watching the situation to ensure public safety.

 

Photo courtesy of The Thaiger

 

-- 2024-05-30

 

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One earthquake does not a climate change make.  One earthquake does not a climate change make. One earthquake does not a climate change make.

Reassuring for all the hillside villa owners who built their villas on 10-15m high foundations  ! 🙈

Thailand has more than few though out the year, but no major ones, and another reason TH can be a good choice to retire.  Along with no major typhoons making it around into the gulf ... OK, aside from that one.

 

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/thailand.html

Today a second earthquake was felt on the island. The earthquake was measured at 2.2 on the richter scale and occurred at 08:31.

 

There are no reports of any injury or damage.

 

Had a few near us, off shore, but 2006.  Other two, minor and too far away to even notice.

 

On 5/31/2024 at 9:15 AM, KhunLA said:

Thailand has more than few though out the year, but no major ones, and another reason TH can be a good choice to retire.  Along with no major typhoons making it around into the gulf ... OK, aside from that one.

 

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/thailand.html

Pretty low country risk in terms of natural disaster.

No major quakes, no cyclones, no sea surges(inland area).

The only possible disaster around my apartment is, the plane crash.

There is a busy military/civilian airport within 4 miles radius.

O I’m more worried about crossing the road !