Cracks found in Krabi homes after Indonesia earthquake tremors
Tremors from a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Indonesia were felt in Krabi and other southern Thai provinces yesterday, August 15, with cracks later discovered in several homes. Officials are investigating whether the earthquake caused the damage. The Thai Meteorological Department reported that the magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 5.54pm. Residents reported…
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near northern Sumatra, Indonesia on August 15, causing tremors to be felt across southern Thai provinces including Krabi, Songkhla, Trang, Phuket and Satun. While the earthquake did not trigger a Cell Broadcast alert and no confirmed damage has been reported in Krabi, cracks were discovered in several concrete homes built on elevated ground in the Laem Pong area of Nong Thale subdistrict.
These cracks were found after thorough inspections were conducted in response to the tremors. The Thai Meteorological Department confirmed the earthquake's epicenter and its magnitude, while the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has ordered continuous monitoring for further seismic activity. Authorities are investigating the potential link between the earthquake and the discovered cracks, coordinating round-the-clock inspections in affected areas and high-rise buildings where tremors were reported.
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