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BANGKOK: Eleven mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 1.3 to 3.1, were recorded in Myanmar and northern Thailand on Saturday morning (April 26), according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
The Earthquake Observation Division reported that two of these earthquakes occurred in Mae Hong Son Province.
The first quake occurred at 1am in Pong Sa Subdistrict of Pai District, with a magnitude of 1.3 and a depth of 2 kilometres.
The epicenter was located at latitude 19.235° North and longitude 98.462° East.
The second quake occurred at 3.35am in Mueang Paeng Subdistrict of Pai District, with a magnitude of 1.9 and a depth of 2 kilometres.
The epicenter was located at latitude 19.163° North and longitude 98.363° East.
There have been no reports of property damage in Thailand at the time of reporting, the department said.
The department urged residents to closely follow news and announcements from official government agencies, check the structural integrity of their homes or buildings, and prepare essential emergency supplies.
For the latest updates on the earthquake situation, visit the division’s website at https://earthquake.tmd.go.th/, follow its social media accounts under the name “EarthquakeTMD” (Facebook, X, Telegram, YouTube, and TikTok), or install the “EarthquakeTMD” mobile application. - The Nation/ANN
