The Earthquake Monitoring Division of the Meteorological Department confirms that the 5.3 magnitude earthquake near the southern coast of Myanmar does not affect Thailand. Additional details will be announced if available.
On 18 May 2026, the Earthquake Monitoring Division of the Meteorological Department reported that at 09:05 GMT+7, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near the southern coast of Myanmar. The epicenter was 10 km underground, located about 247 km southwest of Mae Sot district, Tak province.
Initially, this earthquake does not affect Thailand. Further details will be promptly provided as they become available.