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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake recorded in Laos near northern Thailand

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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake recorded in Laos near northern Thailand

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded in Laos in the early hours of Thursday (August 27), with its epicentre about 283 kilometres northeast of Rim Khong subdistrict in Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai.

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The earthquake occurred at 2.21am at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

No damage was initially reported. The division advised people in nearby areas to follow official information and continue monitoring the situation.

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