Myanmar Earthquake Shakes Northern Thailand, Residents on Edge

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Late last night, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar's Shan State sent tremors through northern Thai provinces, including Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, stirring concern among residents. The Thai Meteorological Department pinpointed the quake's epicentre 7 kilometres underground, approximately 42 kilometres northeast of Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai.

 

CCTV footage from Mae Sai captured the tremor's effects vividly, showing kitchen objects swaying. Despite the quake, local authorities reported no significant damage, nor harm to historic sites in Chiang Saen.

 

The residents, however, felt the tremors keenly. A startled business owner near the Mae Sai-Tachileik border expressed her anxiety over potential aftershocks, especially with recent flooding adding stress to the community.

 

Adding to the local disquiet, Chiang Mai has been battling unstable weather, with cold winds and rain lowering temperatures. The Northern Meteorological Center attributes these conditions to a cold air mass from China. Residents have been urged to prepare for this harsh weather, adding another layer of concern in the region on edge from natural forces.

 

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-- 2024-11-08

 

 

 

-- 2024-11-08