13 injured as shallow 5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Sichuan’s Yibin
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
A shallow 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Gaoxian County in Sichuan’s Yibin early Monday, injuring 13 people and prompting a Level-III emergency response.
Thai Embassy urges caution after strong iwate quake sparks aftershocks
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
The Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo has advised Thai nationals in Japan to monitor aftershocks after a magnitude 6.9–7.2 offshore earthquake struck Iwate, with authorities confirming no tsunami threat.
Sulawesi earthquake causes strong shaking; Thailand unaffected, says TMD
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Thai Meteorological Department said a shallow earthquake struck near Sulawesi, Indonesia, on June 16, with no impact on Thailand and no Cell Broadcast alert issued. International reports put the quake at magnitude 6.7, while the TMD notice listed it at magnitude 6.3.
Japan warns 182 municipalities to prepare for major earthquake
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Japan has urged 182 municipalities in seven prefectures to stay ready for immediate evacuation after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake off the Sanriku coast.
Myanmar hit by light 4.3 quake, far from Thai border
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Myanmar at 7.08am, with the epicentre about 560 kilometres northwest of Pang Mapha district in Mae Hong Son, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
Japanese expert warns Bangkok over long-period ground motion risks
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
At a conference marking one year since the March 28, 2025 earthquake, Prof Gaku Shoji said Bangkok’s soft soil could amplify long-period shaking and threaten major infrastructure.
Ratchaprapha, Bang Lang dams safe after Surat Thani quakes
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
A swarm of shallow earthquakes measuring 1.7-3.5 struck Ban Ta Khun district in Surat Thani on March 8-9, with tremors felt locally. EGAT said Ratchaprapha and Bang Lang dams remain unaffected.
Interior Ministry steps up earthquake readiness, flags Surat Thani tremor cluster
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2026
Deputy Interior Minister Sakda Vicheansil has ordered provinces—especially 23 high-risk areas—to tighten monitoring, inspect buildings and dams, and run regular evacuation drills after a spate of onshore earthquakes earlier this year.