Quake strikes Burma

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Burma’s Shan State was felt in several provinces of northern Thailand, the Thai meteorology department said today.

The epicentre of last night’s quake was in eastern Burma, about 120 miles north of Chiang Mai, Thailand, said a meteorology department announcement.

It was felt in Chiang Mai and other Thai provinces including Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son.

The meteorological department said there were no reports of damage from the quake, which occurred at 8.42pm (1.42pm Irish Time).