Bangkok Residents Experience Strong Earthquake with No Immediate Damage
Bangkok residents felt a strong earthquake on Friday, measuring 7.3-7.7 in magnitude. The tremor’s epicenter was located in Myanmar at a depth of 10 kilometers. Despite the earthquake’s severity, there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Witnesses described chaotic evacuations and water splashes from pools.
On Friday, residents in Bangkok experienced a strong and lengthy earthquake, causing buildings to sway and prompting evacuations of shops and offices. The earthquake, reportedly measuring 7.3 magnitude according to Germany’s GFZ for Geosciences, had its epicenter in neighboring Myanmar at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) assessed it at a magnitude of 7.7.
Despite the earthquake’s intensity, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Witnesses described people hurriedly vacating buildings and flooding caused by water splashing from swimming pools. Duangjai, a resident from Chiang Mai, recounted, “I heard it and I was sleeping in the house, I ran as far as I could in my pyjamas out of the building,” after experiencing the tremors felt across northern and central Thailand.
This incident highlights the potential risks associated with seismic activity in the region, as earthquakes can impact densely populated areas significantly. As the situation develops, further assessments and updates are expected regarding safety measures and potential responses to the natural event.
The recent earthquake in Bangkok, with a magnitude of 7.3 or 7.7 depending on the source, prompted significant reactions from residents, sparking evacuations and causing minor displacements of water. Fortunately, initial reports indicated no casualties or structural damage. Observations from the event underline the importance of preparedness for seismic activities in urban areas.
Original Source: timesofoman.com
