Seven mild earthquakes recorded in Vietnam, Myanmar, and Chiang Mai

Seven mild earthquakes were recorded in Vietnam, Myanmar, and northern Thailand on Tuesday (May 27), with magnitudes ranging from 1.7 to 4.6, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

The department’s Earthquake Observation Division reported that one of these earthquakes occurred in Yang Moen Subdistrict, Samoeng District, Chiang Mai Province. 

The earthquake took place at 1:15 p.m., with a magnitude of 1.7 and a depth of 1 kilometre. The epicentre was at latitude 19.005° North and longitude 98.599° East.

The strongest earthquake on Tuesday occurred at 10:44 a.m. in Vietnam, with a magnitude of 4.6 and a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was at latitude 15.158° North and longitude 107.851° East, about 322 km southeast of Ubon Ratchathani Province.

The remaining five earthquakes on Tuesday occurred in Myanmar, with magnitudes ranging from 1.7 to 4.3.There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the recent quakes, the division said. 

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents in the area to stay alert and be prepared for any further developments.

For the latest updates on earthquake activity, visit the division’s website at https://earthquake.tmd.go.th, follow its social media channels under the name “EarthquakeTMD” (on Facebook, X, Telegram, YouTube, and TikTok), or download the “EarthquakeTMD” mobile application.

(2025/05/27-00:00)