On June 2 at 2.07 pm, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck with its epicenter in Mae Pang Subdistrict, Phrao District, at a depth of 1 kilometer. The quake is believed to have originated from the Mae Ta Fault, an active fault line running through Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces.
The tremors were widely felt across multiple districts in Chiang Mai, with residents reporting that their homes shook for nearly five seconds. Shaking was also reported in parts of Phayao, Lamphun, and Lampang. Initial assessments indicated no injuries, fatalities, or structural damage to buildings.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) sent the earthquake warning message via the cell broadcast system more than 10 minutes after the quake had occurred. In some cases, recipients reported receiving the alert over an hour late. The delay has prompted widespread concern and criticism, with many calling for urgent improvements to the warning system’s response time.
Dusit Pongsapipat, Chief of the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, reports confirm that no high-rise buildings and infrastructure have sustained damage, while Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn directed all district offices and local administrative organizations to survey the damage and be prepared to assist as needed across affected areas.
