A 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Krabi

In an unexpected jolt, a minor earthquake rattled the tambon Khlong Khamao area of Nuea Khlong district in southern Thailand this Monday afternoon.

The seismic event, registering a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale, struck at a depth of two kilometers, catching residents off guard at precisely 2:27 PM.

Felt Across Districts

Residents in both Nuea Khlong and Muang districts experienced the tremor, with many expressing their surprise as they felt the ground shake beneath them.

A Busy Day for Earthquake Activity!

Earlier that same day, the Earthquake Observation Division reported a stronger quake hitting Myanmar at 4.2 magnitude, ten kilometers deep. This tremor’s epicenter was located 136 kilometers southwest of Mae Sariang in northern Thailand.

With tectonic activity seeming to increase in the region, experts remind residents to stay prepared. Will more quakes follow? Stay tuned for updates!