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.
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
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