Two minor earthquakes hit northern Thai provinces


BANGKOK: Two microearthquakes measuring 1.5 and 2.4 in magnitude struck Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son respectively in the early hours of Wednesday (Aug 27), the Earthquake Observation Division reported.

According to the Meteorological Department, a 1.5-magnitude quake occurred at 1.40am with its epicentre at a depth of 3km in Tambon Thanthong, Phan district, Chiang Rai. The epicentre was located at latitude 19.707°N and longitude 99.699°E.

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