EARTHQUAKE OF 6.3 MAGNITUDE STRIKE THAILAND

BANGKOK, Thailand - An earthquake of 6 magnitude struck northern Thailand on Monday causing some damage to buildings and roads and knocking goods off shelves in shops. An elderly woman died and 23 other people were reported injured as a result of the earthquake.
The aftershocks continued to rattle the mountainous region popular with tourists.

The quake struck 17 miles (27 km) southwest of the town of Chiang Rai, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 
It was felt in the Thai capital, Bangkok, and in neighbouring Myanmar. 

"No injuries have been reported so far but we're hearing that some provincial roads have sustained some damage with large cracks appearing," said the officer, who declined to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. 

The USGS initially said the quake was of 6.3 magnitude but later downgraded it. It was at the relatively shallow depth of 7.4 km (4.5 miles). 

Chiang Rai, in the mountainous north of Thailand, is near the borders of both Myanmar and Laos. 

Source:Reuters