Strong Earthquake Magnitude 4.6 Rocks Laos

[flying]

Strong earthquake magnitude 4.6 rocks Laos

Have not seen any mention in the news section

Bangkok (AIT News) – A powerful earthquake has hit Laos on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:53 PM.

The quake measured magnitude 4.6. The earthquake struck 101 km (63 miles) E of Muang Nan, Thailand and 587 km (364 miles) NNE of Bangkok, Thailand.

The quake was also felt in the area of northern Thailand bordering Laos.

[neverdie]

Yes it was mentioned on the Thai news, both TV & Radio a fair bit today.

One of the Temples in Nan was damaged a fair bit.

The earthquake was apparently 40km's under the surface, which might explain the way it travelled & why damage was limited, espeically compared to the Christchurch one which was apparently only 5km's under.....and slightly more powerful.

[Kwasaki]

Not Thailand related.

[flying]

Yes it was mentioned on the Thai news, both TV & Radio a fair bit today.

One of the Temples in Nan was damaged a fair bit.

The earthquake was apparently 40km's under the surface, which might explain the way it traveled & why damage was limited, especially compared to the Christchurch one which was apparently only 5km's under.....and slightly more powerful.

Thanks ND

Good to know there was not much damage

[neverdie]

I only saw photos of the temple. Of interest to me because I was only there the other day.

I can imagine there would of been more cracks appearing in your average construction up there, but generally nobody gets too worked up about cracks in houses etc

[craigt3365]

How about we close this topic as it is already running here:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/445892-quake-hit-laos-and-felt-in-thailand-wednesday-night/