2014 Mae Lao earthquake

Earthquake in Thailand 2014 Mae Lao earthquake 2014-05-05 11:08:43 usb000qack 604514202 Wat Rong Khun 01.jpg The damaged Wat Rong Khun, a major attraction in Mueang, Chiang Rai; The broken spire could be observed Thailand 2014 05 05 18:08:43 ICT (UTC+7) 6.1 Mw (USGS) 7.4 km mi 0 on 19.66 99.67 region:TH_type:event inline,title Thailand US$61.8 million VIII 274http://earthquake-report.com/2014/05/05/strong-earthquake-thailand-on-may-5-2014/ Very strong deadly earthquake close to Chiang Rai, Thailand – At least 1 dead and 32 injuries Earthquake-Report.com 5 May 2014 9 May 2014 9 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140509065357/http://earthquake-report.com/2014/05/05/strong-earthquake-thailand-on-may-5-2014/ usurped 1 dead, 23 injured The 2014 Mae Lao earthquake occurred at 18:08:43 Indochina Time 11:08:43 UTC on May 5. The epicenter was located at a point 9 km mi 0 on south of Mae Lao District, 27 km mi 0 on southwest of Chiang Rai, Thailand.M 6.1 – 13 km NNW of Phan, Thailand https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000qack United States Geological Survey May 5, 2014 May 5, 2014 One person was killed as a result. Effects thumb|USGS ShakeMap for the event The earthquake was a recorded as having a maximum intensity of very strong (MMI VIII), shaking both northern Thailand and Myanmar in the evening. People in many northern provinces (including Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Lampang) sensed the quake.6.0 quake in northern Thailand http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/408225/6-0-quake-in-northern-thailand Bangkok Post May 5, 2014 May 5, 2014 Windows, walls and roads as well as temples all suffered damage from the quake. Originally no casualties were reported,Thanyarat Doksone Earthquake Cracks Walls, Roads in North Thailand https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/strong-quake-shakes-thailand-myanmar-23586909 ABC News United States United States Associated Press May 5, 2014 May 5, 2014 but later there were news reports of one death and several injuries.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/408461/tremor-kills-woman-hurts-23 Tremor kills woman, hurts 23 Bangkok Post 7 May 2014 10 May 2014 It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Thailand according to National Disaster Warning Center Director Somsak Khaosuwan.Strongest ever quake strikes Chiang Rai http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/strongest-ever-quake-strikes-chiang-rai/ 10 May 2014 Thai Public Broadcasting Service 5 May 2014 11 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140511023359/http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/strongest-ever-quake-strikes-chiang-rai/ dead Chiang Rai International Airport, located near the epicenter, immediately evacuated people from its terminal. Airport general manager Damrong Klongakara said the runway and flights had not been affected by the quake. Even so, the airport was closed for a while. In Phan district of Chiang Rai, a road was split by serious cracks. A Buddha statue's head at the Udomwaree Temple fell off due to the quake and a residential building of the temple suffered exterior cracks and ceiling damage. A Chiang Rai police officer reported that goods in shops were scattered, cracks appeared in buildings, and some provincial roads proved to have "large cracks".John Bacon Magnitude-6.0 quake rattles Thailand https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/05/05/earthquake-thailand/8714011/ USA Today May 5, 2014 May 5, 2014 In Bangkok, tall buildings swayed as the earthquake occurred. Tremors were felt as far away as in Yangon, Myanmar. An economist estimated the damage of this earthquake to be 2 billion baht (US$61.8 million).https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/business/2014/05/07/1399457959/ Northern Earthquake Costs Thailand '2 Billion Baht' Khaosod English 7 May 2014 14 May 2014 See also List of earthquakes in 2014 List of earthquakes in Thailand References External links Likelihood of earthquakes in Thailand 604514202 Mae Lao earthquake Category:Earthquakes in Thailand Category:Chiang Rai province Category:2014 in Thailand Category:May 2014 in Thailand