Monday's earthquake in the North measured 6.3 on the Richter scale and aftershocks, more than 180 so far, are continuing, prompting worries of future quakes. There are five active fault lines in the North.Wednesday morning update
Aftershocks have continued in the North, more than 180 so far. The 6.3 earthquake that hit Chiang Rai Monday evening is one of the biggest ever recorded in the Kingdom and there are concerns that more could follow.
Quake sparks concern over five fault lines
Next large jolt could unsettle danger spots
The Department of Mineral Resources is closely monitoring five geological fault lines in the North after a 6.3-magnitude quake struck the region on Monday evening.
Worasart Apaipong, the department’s deputy chief, told a press briefing Tuesday there is a high possibility the next earthquake would take place at one of the active fault lines.
They are Mae Chan fault line in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces; Mae Ing fault line in Chiang Rai province up to Laos; Pua fault line in Nan province; Mae Tha fault line in Chiang Mai province; and Thoen fault line in Phrae and Lampang provinces.