Latest earthquakes near Thailand today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Thailand, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Thailand? If an earthquake is happening right now near Thailand (also known as Mueang Thai), it will show up within minutes.
Thailand Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Thailand in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Thailand roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Thailand in 2022. A total of 42 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Thailand that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Thailand in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Thailand during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 152 | 93.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 6.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Thailand
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Thailand occurred on Nov 21, 2019 06:50 local time (Asia/Bangkok timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 96 kilometers (60 mi) north-east of Nan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Thailand in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1930 01:51, 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-east of Chiang Mai. It is the strongest earthquake near Thailand in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Thailand in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Thailand.
Earthquakes by region of Thailand
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- Amnat Charoen
- Ang Thong
- Bangkok
- Bueng Kan (จังหวัดบึงกาฬ)
- Chachoengsao (จังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา)
- Chai Nat
- Chaiyaphum (จังหวัดชัยภูมิ)
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai
- Chon Buri (จังหวัดชลบุรี)
- Chumphon (จังหวัดชุมพร)
- Kalasin
- Kamphaeng Phet
- Kanchanaburi (จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)
- Khon Kaen (จังหวัดขอนแก่น)
- Krabi
- Lampang
- Lamphun
- Loei
- Lopburi (Lop Buri)
- Maha Sarakham (จังหวัดมหาสารคาม)
- Mukdahan
- Nakhon Nayok (จังหวัดนครนายก)
- Nakhon Pathom
- Nakhon Phanom (จังหวัดนครพนม)
- Nakhon Ratchasima (จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)
- Nakhon Sawan
- Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Nan
- Narathiwat
- Nong Bua Lam Phu (Changwat Nong Bua Lamphu)
- Nong Khai
- Nonthaburi
- Pathum Thani
- Pattani
- Phatthalung
- Phayao
- Phetchabun (จังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์)
- Phetchaburi
- Phichit
- Phitsanulok
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Phrae
- Phuket (Phuket Province)
- Prachin Buri (ปราจีนบุรี)
- Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Ranong (จังหวัดระนอง)
- Ratchaburi
- Roi Et
- Sakon Nakhon (จังหวัดสกลนคร)
- Samut Prakan
- Samut Sakhon
- Samut Songkhram
- Saraburi (Sara Buri)
- Satun
- Si Sa Ket (Sisaket)
- Sing Buri
- Songkhla
- Sukhothai
- Suphanburi (Suphan Buri)
- Surat Thani (จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี)
- Tak
- Trang
- Ubon Ratchathani (Changwat Ubon Ratchathani)
- Udon Thani (Changwat Udon Thani)
- Uthai Thani
- Uttaradit (Changwat Uttaradit)
- Yala
- Yasothon
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Thailand.
When was the last earthquake in Thailand?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Thailand on the morning of November 24, 2024 at 11:36 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 138km west of Chiang Mai at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Thailand in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Thailand?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Thailand on the night of December 4, 1930 at 01:51 local time (Asia/Bangkok). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-southwest of Chiang Mai at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Thailand since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Thailand?
In the past 10 years, 163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Thailand. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
