Four Small Quakes Recorded in Surat Thani; No Damage Reported

SURAT THANI — Four minor earthquakes were detected in Ban Ta Khun district on Wednesday morning, according to the Earthquake Observation Division.

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The tremors, ranging from 1.9 to 2.9 in magnitude, occurred between 8:58 a.m. and 9:58 a.m. in tambon Khao Phang. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The first tremor, registering a magnitude of 1.9, struck at a depth of one kilometre at 8:58 a.m. The strongest quake followed at 9:12 a.m., measuring 2.9 at the same depth. Two additional tremors were recorded: a 1.9-magnitude quake at a depth of four kilometres at 9:14 a.m., and a 2.3-magnitude quake at a depth of three kilometres at 9:58 a.m.

Officials attributed the seismic activity to movement along the Khlong Marui Fault Zone (KMFZ) , one of Thailand’s major active strike-slip fault systems. The fault runs through Surat Thani, Krabi, Phangnga and Phuket.

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The Earthquake Observation Division stated that any further important information will be announced promptly and urged residents who feel shaking or experience damage to contact the division at 02-399-4547.

-Thailand News (TN)

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