4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Nicobar Islands, 454km from Phang Nga

According to the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), the quake occurred at 5.17pm local time at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 9.43300 and longitude 94.50700.

Summary of earthquakes in Thailand and neighbouring regions on June 24:

• 5.17pm – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands, India.
   
• 4.34pm – A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands, India.
   
• 4.09pm – A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands, India.
   
• 4.04pm – A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands, India.
   
• 3.16pm – A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands, India.
   
• 11.36am – A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Myanmar.
   
• 1.56am – A magnitude 1.9 earthquake was recorded in Mueang Na Subdistrict, Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai province.
   
• 1.24am – A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck Myanmar.
   
• 1.20am – A magnitude 1.8 earthquake struck Myanmar.

The TMD explained the distinction between magnitude — which measures the energy released — and intensity, which assesses the effects of the quake on people, structures and the environment. 

Thailand uses the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale, which classifies seismic intensity as follows:

• Magnitude 1.0–2.9: Slight tremors; some individuals may experience dizziness.
   
• Magnitude 3.0–3.9: Light shaking; those indoors may feel vibrations similar to a passing train.
   
• Magnitude 4.0–4.9: Moderate shaking; noticeable indoors and outdoors; hanging objects may sway.
   
• Magnitude 5.0–5.9: Strong shaking over a wide area; furniture and objects may shift.
   
• Magnitude 6.0–6.9: Very strong shaking; structural damage and building collapse possible.
   
• Magnitude 7.0 and above: Severe shaking; major structural damage, ground rupture, and objects thrown from the ground may occur.