Surat thani: An earthquake measuring 2.9 magnitude was recorded in Khao Phang Subdistrict, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani Province, this morning at 9:12 AM. The Earthquake Monitoring Division of the Meteorological Department reported the seismic event at coordinates 9.044 degrees North and 98.738 degrees East.
According to Thai News Agency, experts have stated that the magnitude of the earthquake is very small and not expected to cause any disaster. Professor Dr. Santi Phailoblee, a professor in the Department of Geology at Chulalongkorn University, explained that the earthquake’s epicenter was located on the Khlong Marui Fault. This fault line runs in a northeast-southwest direction through Surat Thani Province, extending through the borders of Krabi and Phang Nga provinces, reaching the eastern part of Phuket.
Dr. Phailoblee emphasized that while the Khlong Marui Fault is classified as active, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake is considered minor and not indicative of a larger seismic event in the near future. Residents in the affected areas are advised that there is no need for concern.
Experts have further clarified that small earthquakes like this one can periodically occur along active fault lines. However, such minor tremors typically do not impact building structures or infrastructure.