Tremors Felt as Earthquake Strikes Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat-

An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Sai Hra in Chawang District, at 5:31 A.M. on May 7, 2025. The tremor, originating from a depth of 1 kilometer, was detected at coordinates 8.448N, 99.56E, approximately 82 kilometers northeast of Krabi City.

Residents in Sai Hra and Na Wae Subdistricts reported feeling the tremors, while locals in surrounding areas such as Kapiet, Mai Riang, and Huai Prik heard loud rumbling sounds. At Somdet Phra Yuparaj Chawang Hospital and nearby residential buildings, noticeable shaking prompted staff to evacuate occupants as a precaution.

Authorities are currently assessing potential damages. The Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office has urged residents to stay alert for possible aftershocks. Local emergency response teams and municipal offices have been instructed to monitor the situation closely and communicate updates to the public.

Residents are advised to remain calm and follow safety guidelines while officials continue their assessments. Further updates will be provided by disaster management authorities as the situation unfolds.

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Province officials have confirmed the occurrence of a minor earthquake measuring 1.9 in magnitude at a depth of 2 kilometers. The tremor, which was detected in Koh Yao, has prompted local authorities to monitor the situation closely.

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Krabi on Monday (April 14th), causing noticeable tremors in buildings across the region. The quake, which struck at 2:27 P.M. local time had a depth of 2 kilometers and was centered in Nuea Khlong.

Authorities have confirmed that a large sinkhole that emerged in Khao Phanom District, Krabi, is a natural occurrence and is unrelated to the recent minor earthquake that struck the region earlier this month.

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