Northern Thailand lies near active faults and feels both local quakes and large events from neighbouring Myanmar. This page pulls real records for Thailand: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Thailand.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Thailand - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Thailand - FAQ
Is Thailand at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quake every 2 years nearby of magnitude 4+ within 389 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data.
What was the biggest earthquake in Thailand?
We don't have a standout large earthquake on record close to Thailand in the modern catalog, though smaller quakes can still occur.
Does Thailand get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 389 km of Thailand in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Thailand?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.