A 5.4-magnitude earthquake occurred off the southern coast of Myanmar on Thursday morning, sending shockwaves that reached multiple areas in Bangkok.

Striking at 9:58 AM and centered 10 kilometers underground, the tremor was detected by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) as originating from the Andaman Sea, approximately 211 kilometers southwest of Mae Sot in Thailand's Tak province.

The quake was linked to the Sagaing Fault, a notorious seismic fault line running through Myanmar, which has previously caused devastating earthquakes in the region, including the significant tremors experienced back on March 28.

Witnesses in Bangkok described feelings of dizziness and saw lights shaking in tall buildings during the tremors, particularly those located over 10 stories high.

In Din Daeng district, staff members at the Ministry of Labour frantically evacuated their offices as the tremors hit.

Similar reports poured in from districts like Ratchathewi, Pathum Wan, and more, confirming that many felt the earthquake, which lasted about 10 seconds and was registered around 10 AM.

Geology experts, like Santi Pailoplee from Chulalongkorn University, reassured the public that this earthquake was not a cause for alarm, labeling it as typical fault activity.

"This quake does not predict any impending disaster; it's simply a normal occurrence from the fault line," he stated.

Amorn Pimanmas, the president of the Thai Structural Engineers Association, added that while the quake was less severe than the one in March, its proximity to Bangkok—about 400-500 kilometers—could potentially affect high-rise buildings.

He further explained that the soft clay layers in the city could amplify tremors by 3 to 4 times, creating longitudinal waves that might impact skyscrapers.

Despite these considerations, experts urged residents not to panic, emphasizing that the structural integrity of buildings has not been compromised and advising them to keep informed through credible sources.