BANGKOK, Thailand – Authorities in the South are assessing the aftermath of a 3.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Krabi province on April 14. The shallow onshore tremor occurred at 2:27 p.m., with its epicenter in Khlong Khemao subdistrict at a depth of 2 kilometers. There was no tsunami risk, and no damage or injuries have been reported.
The Thai Meteorological Department stated that the quake’s near-surface origin produced high-frequency vibrations, which many residents compared to the sensation of a passing truck. This differs from the lower-frequency tremors caused by the larger, more distant Myanmar earthquake in March.
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) confirmed that the quake had no impact on the country’s major dams. Structures closer to the epicenter, such as Ratchaprapa in Surat Thani and Bang Lang in Yala, were unaffected. Inspections at Srinagarind Dam in Kanchanaburi, more than 700 kilometers away, also found no cause for concern.
Emergency teams remain on standby while the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation continues to monitor the situation for aftershocks. Authorities have urged the public to stay updated through official channels and report incidents via the national 1784 disaster hotline, available 24 hours a day. (NNT)
