Report Bangkok Shaken by Earthquake, No Serious Damage Reported

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Photo from the March 28 earthquake courtesy of Firstpost

 

This morning, a strong 5.4-magnitude earthquake caused tremors in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, testing the nerves of office workers and residents. The quake was registered at 9:58 am today, August 21, with its epicentre located 10 kilometres underground in the Andaman Sea, approximately 211 kilometres southwest of Mae Sot district in Tak province.

 

The unexpected shake was felt across several districts in Bangkok, leaving people startled and prompting social media buzz with reports of dizziness and buildings swaying. However, experts have reassured the public, indicating no significant reason for alarm.

 

According to Natthawut Dandee, Deputy Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) and Acting Director of the Earthquake Observation Division, the earthquake was connected to the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar. The same fault had previously caused destruction and fatalities during a quake on March 28.

 

Today’s seismic activity led to evacuations from several office buildings throughout the city. In the Din Daeng district, Ministry of Labour staff vacated the premises after feeling the tremors. Witness accounts from a worker on the 11th floor of the Prime Building in Klong Toei Nuea district reported the shaking lasting around 10 seconds. Other affected areas included Ratchathewi, Pathum Wan, Huai Kwang, Phaya Thai, Bang Kae, Bang Rak, and Khlong San districts.

 

An official from the Thai Meteorological Department noted that the earthquake was primarily felt by those in taller buildings, mostly over 10 storeys, where dizziness and swaying lamps were reported.

 

Despite the unsettling experience, experts have calmed public fears. Santi Pailoplee, a geological professor at Chulalongkorn University, stated, "This quake did not forecast anything significant; it was typical fault activity."

 

He assured, "It was not serious. People should not panic. Given that Thailand is situated on a fault plate, occasional tremors are expected."

 

As the nation faces the ongoing reality of regional seismic shifts, Bangkok officials urge residents to stay informed through official government alerts and maintain composure during minor quakes.

 

Only last month, a 5.2-magnitude tremor in Chiang Rai also caused noticeable shaking, jolting office environments and unsettling ceiling tiles.

 

City authorities continue to highlight the importance of preparedness and awareness of earthquake safety protocols as a preventive measure for future incidents. Ensuring public buildings are built to withstand such tremors is also a priority, although today's quake has left no serious damage reported.

 

This event serves as a reminder to all residents of the natural activities affecting the region. As always, the focus remains on safety and readiness.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-21

 

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Just come back from Thong lor, taxi driver told us about the quake, never felt anything this time, was half pissed though