5.3 Magnitude Myanmar Earthquake Rattles Bangkok High-Rises

BANGKOK — 18 May 2026, A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, sending distinct tremors across Bangkok and prompting evacuations of high-rise buildings in the Thai capital. Thailand’s Earthquake Observation Division (TMD) said the quake struck at 09:05 local time near the southern coast of Myanmar. The epicenter […] The post 5.3 Magnitude Myanmar Earthquake Rattles Bangkok High-Rises appeared first on Khaosod English .

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