3.0 earthquake hits Nakhon Si Thammarat, prompts evacuations

Tremors shake communities as residents flee homes in early morning scare

Bright Choomanee2 hours agoLast Updated: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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3.0 earthquake hits Nakhon Si Thammarat, prompts evacuations — Picture courtesy of Earthquake Observation Division

An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Nakhon Si Thammarat at 5.31am today, May 7. Residents in several subdistricts reported feeling tremors, and some areas heard loud noises. Hospitals swiftly evacuated buildings while assessing potential damage.

The Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department detailed that the quake occurred at a depth of 1 kilometre in Sai Ra subdistrict, Chawang district. The epicentre was located at coordinates 8.448N, 99.56E, approximately 82 kilometres northeast of Mueang district, Krabi province.

Residents in Sai Ra and Na Wae subdistricts felt the tremors, while nearby areas, including Kaphiat, Mai Riang, and Huai Prik, reported hearing loud sounds. At Somdet Phra Yupparat Chawang Hospital and residential flats, tremors were also felt, prompting immediate evacuation by hospital staff. Damage assessments are currently underway.

In response, the Nakhon Si Thammarat provincial Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued a warning for residents to remain vigilant due to the possibility of aftershocks. Local emergency operation centres and administrative organisations have been tasked with monitoring the situation and any potential impacts.

Officials are working to inform residents of the situation to reduce panic and provide guidance on maintaining safety. Regular updates on the situation and actions taken are being communicated to the provincial Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, reported KhaoSod.

In similar news, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Nong Bua Lamphu province at 1.36am on May 6, with its epicenter located 4 kilometers deep in Boon Than subdistrict, Suwannakhuha district. The tremors were felt in Boon Than and Saeng Arun villages, sparking concern among locals.

The quake was linked to the Loei Suture, a known geological fault line. This area has a history of similar seismic events, with past quakes measuring 3.4 in 2018, 3.8 in 2020, and 2.6 in 2024.

Thanks to a meteorological station in Loei province, officials can accurately monitor these movements, which, while noticeable, are not classified as natural disasters.