Indonesia quake rattles Phuket

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Indonesia quake rattles Phuket
Nattha Thepbamrung


The red dot marks the epicentre of the quake.

PHUKET: -- Some residents Phuket received a shaking this morning as shock waves from an earthquake to the north of Aceh Province in Indonesia arrived.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in Phuket said that there was no likelihood of a tsunami from the 5.3-Richter temblor at 7am.

A DDPM officer told The Phuket News that the quake, centred about 260 kilometers south of Phuket, could be felt on the island.

“People in Phuket could feel it this morning but there is no need for concern as a tsunami is generated by an earthquake of at least 7 on the Richter scale and with a centre no more than 10 kilometers below the earth’s surface. This one was 24 kilometres deep.”

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/indonesia-quake-rattles-phuket-49341.php


-- Phuket News 2014-10-27

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Phuket feels Sumatra earthquake today



PHUKET: -- An earthquake of 5.3-magnitude struck off the western Indonesian island of Sumatra Monday morning was felt by Phuket residents, but no damage or casualties were reported.

The Seismological Bureau said Monday morning the earthquake occurred at 7.02 am with the epicentre 24 kilometres beneath waters off northern Sumatra.

The quake epicentre was about 250 kilometres southwest of Phuket.

The bureau said the quake was felt by Phuket residents, but no damages were reported.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/phuket-feels-sumatra-earthquake-today/


-- Thai PBS 2014-10-27

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5.3-Richter earthquake hits Sumatra, Indonesia, shocks could be felt in Phuket, no tsunami warning issued /The Nation

[lee b]

Lets hope for everyones sake in phuket and Indonesia that there is not a more powerful one. Is it a foreshock? Can't remember now

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Phuket feels the vibration of Sumatra earthquake

PHUKET, 27 October 2014 (NNT) - An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale occurred in northern Sumatra of Indonesia, sending shockwaves that could be felt in Phuket province.

The Seismological Bureau of the Meteorological Department has reported that the 5.3 magnitude earthquake had an epicenter of 24 kilometers deep and was 256 kilometers southwest of Phuket.

Residents living in Phuket have clearly experienced the tremors. However, there have been no damages or injuries reported in the province so far.


-- NNT 2014-10-27

[Thai at Heart]

Well that takes care of the Xmas season.

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Tourists in Phuket undaunted by the Sumatran earthquake

PHUKET, 27 October 2014 (NNT) – Tourism in Phuket has not been affected by the 5.3 magnitude earthquake originating from the north of Sumatra Island earlier this morning.

The quake’s epicenter was 24 kilometers deep under the sea and 256 kilometers away from the tourist province of Phuket. People in the area have reportedly felt the tremor but they have continued their daily life as normal.

Residents living in Thalang and Ratsada districts and especially those who were close to the beach have experienced the aftershocks. However, they did not panic as there were no warnings of an impending tsunami.

Fishermen have been out and about and no damages have been reported. Tourists in Patong continue to take their time and were unafraid of the disaster. Nonetheless, they have been told to listen to updates, as there could be aftershocks.


-- NNT 2014-10-27

[floriamo]

a warning of the quake aerea in SE for the beach parties

[Alwyn]

"Tourists in Patong continue to take their time" ... ay?

[Deli]

Felt nothing but the Monday morning blues in Patong

[MobileContent]

Lets hope for everyones sake in phuket and Indonesia that there is not a more powerful one. Is it a foreshock? Can't remember now

When the boxing day earthquake happened in Aceh their was a lot of activity a few days before. Lets hope not another mega earthquake is coming in the near future.

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Tourists in Phuket undaunted by the Sumatran earthquake

PHUKET, 27 October 2014 (NNT) – Tourism in Phuket has not been affected by the 5.3 magnitude earthquake originating from the north of Sumatra Island earlier this morning.

The quake’s epicenter was 24 kilometers deep under the sea and 256 kilometers away from the tourist province of Phuket. People in the area have reportedly felt the tremor but they have continued their daily life as normal.

Residents living in Thalang and Ratsada districts and especially those who were close to the beach have experienced the aftershocks. However, they did not panic as there were no warnings of an impending tsunami.

Fishermen have been out and about and no damages have been reported. Tourists in Patong continue to take their time and were unafraid of the disaster. Nonetheless, they have been told to listen to updates, as there could be aftershocks.

-- NNT 2014-10-27

I heard something semilar from Thaksin on the day of Boxing Day in Phuket. Everything is ok and all under control. He was so wrong when the waves hit Khao Lak amd Koh Phi Phi.

[Aussiescott]

Very mild quake, i have felt bigger here....in fact my wife felt it and i didn't, in saying that though, i am glad we live up higher in the mountain.

[abitmiffed]

No need to panic i just let 1 rip. Sorry all.

[Stocky]

Lets hope for everyones sake in phuket and Indonesia that there is not a more powerful one. Is it a foreshock? Can't remember now

When the boxing day earthquake happened in Aceh their was a lot of activity a few days before. Lets hope not another mega earthquake is coming in the near future.

There was no unusual seismic activity prior to the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake. Whilst volcanism is often presaged by seismic activity tectonism is normally sudden and without warning.

[DennisF]

"Tourists in Patong continue to take their time" ... ay?

Short or long?? Link please :-)

[DennisF]

OMG thats what it was.

Felt the GF move underneath, thought Id hurt her...

Damn...

[Alwyn]

"Tourists in Patong continue to take their time" ... ay?

Short or long?? Link please :-)

See post #7 which is a short piece from the National News Bureau of Thailand (or looks like one anyway)

[Benmart]

No need to panic i just let 1 rip. Sorry all.

Seems to be lacking anything useful.

[Konini]

Lets hope for everyones sake in phuket and Indonesia that there is not a more powerful one. Is it a foreshock? Can't remember now

When the boxing day earthquake happened in Aceh their was a lot of activity a few days before. Lets hope not another mega earthquake is coming in the near future.

There was no unusual seismic activity prior to the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake. Whilst volcanism is often presaged by seismic activity tectonism is normally sudden and without warning.

It was a chain reaction - a big quake off Stuart Island in New Zealand a day or so before destab alised the whole area. I remember the quake being reported on Australian TV, so it must have been a really big one as NZ has quakes pretty much every day. At the time that was what was blamed as being a precurser.

[shaurene]

Lets hope for everyones sake in phuket and Indonesia that there is not a more powerful one. Is it a foreshock? Can't remember now

After shock.

[gyrosman]

Well that takes care of the Xmas season.

Yea, funny how short peoples memories are of Christmas past, I hope they are good swimmers. It seems some people don't put the ring of fire together!

Keep your motorbike near by and be able to head up the hill.

[tim armstrong]

No need to panic i just let 1 rip. Sorry all.

Thanks for sharing

[Stocky]

Lets hope for everyones sake in phuket and Indonesia that there is not a more powerful one. Is it a foreshock? Can't remember now

When the boxing day earthquake happened in Aceh their was a lot of activity a few days before. Lets hope not another mega earthquake is coming in the near future.

There was no unusual seismic activity prior to the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake. Whilst volcanism is often presaged by seismic activity tectonism is normally sudden and without warning.

It was a chain reaction - a big quake off Stuart Island in New Zealand a day or so before destab alised the whole area. I remember the quake being reported on Australian TV, so it must have been a really big one as NZ has quakes pretty much every day. At the time that was what was blamed as being a precurser.

That's 9,000km away and on a completely different plate boundary, if that's the case the little bump yesterday could presage a quake in Athens!!

[Konini]

It was a chain reaction - a big quake off Stuart Island in New Zealand a day or so before destab alised the whole area. I remember the quake being reported on Australian TV, so it must have been a really big one as NZ has quakes pretty much every day. At the time that was what was blamed as being a precurser.

That's 9,000km away and on a completely different plate boundary, if that's the case the little bump yesterday could presage a quake in Athens!!

I remember thinking that at the time, but that's how it was being reported on Australian TV before anyone knew just how bad it was. After the first hour or so, when the reports started coming in they didn't mention it again, much more important things to report. It just stuck in my mind and I didn't question it afterwards.

My bad, of course it can't happen.