3.2 quake hits Surat Thani, no damage reported

2026-02-12 - 03:46

SURAT THANI — 12 February 2026, A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Ban Ta Khun district in southern Thailand, part of a cluster of nine tremors recorded over two days, officials said. The Department of Mineral Resources’ Earthquake Operations Centre reported at 08.30 on 12 February that nine earthquakes measuring between 1.9 and 3.2 occurred from 11-12 February 2026 in tambon Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun district. The strongest quake, with a magnitude of 3.2, struck at a depth of 2 kilometres at 02.07 on 12 February. Authorities said the tremors were caused by movement along the Khlong Marui fault zone, which runs in a northeast-southwest direction and is characterised as a left-lateral strike-slip fault. No damage has been reported. Officials said further details would be provided if available.