Two light quakes hit Myanmar, Indonesia Tuesday morning
Two light quakes measuring 4.9 and 4.6 struck Myanmar and Indonesia on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in nearby areas but no major damage reported.
The Meteorological Department reported that two light earthquakes, measuring 4.9 and 4.6 in magnitude, struck Myanmar and Indonesia on Tuesday morning.
The department’s Earthquake Observation Division said a 4.9-magnitude quake occurred at 6.19 am in Myanmar.
Its epicentre was about 320 kilometres northwest of Mae Hong Son’s Pang Ma Pha district, located at 21.828°N and 96.399°E, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
The division added that a second quake, with a magnitude of 4.6, was recorded at 8.20 am about 656 kilometres southwest of Phuket’s Mueang district.
Its epicentre was pinpointed at 2.812°N and 95.379°E, also at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Earthquakes of magnitudes 4.6 and 4.9 are classified as light on most magnitude scales, including the Moment Magnitude Scale, which is the modern standard used by seismologists.
Likely effects:
- Felt by most people in the affected area
- Noticeable shaking of indoor objects and rattling noises
- Minor or no structural damage, though poorly constructed buildings may suffer slight damage
- Some objects may fall off shelves
Global frequency: An estimated 10,000 to 15,000 earthquakes of this magnitude occur worldwide each year.
