RARE EARTHQUAKE

Thailand was struck by an earthquake on May 5, 2014. It had a magnitude of 6.0, which is considered strong.

Residents inspect a flattened building a day after a 6.0-magnitude quake struck in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Rai, on May 6, 2014. An elderly woman died and 23 other people were injured after a strong earthquake shook northern Thailand, an official said on May 6, as aftershocks continued to rattle the mountainous region popular with tourists. AFP PHOTO THAILAND OUT

Residents look at a building that was flattened when a 6.0-magnitude quake struck in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Rai, on May 6, 2014. AFP PHOTO THAILAND OUT

The earthquake rattled northern Thailand, not far from the town of Chiang Rai. It was felt even in the capital, Bangkok, which is 800 kilometres away. Tall buildings shook for many seconds. So far, one person has been killed and many more were hurt. Windows were broken and buildings damaged. Myanmar, a neighbouring country, felt the earthquake too.

This aerial picture taken on April 5, 2014 shows a general view of the skyline and the Chao Phraya river passing through Bangkok. The World Bank on April 7 said developing countries in East Asia will grow 7.1 percent in 2014 as they benefit from a stabilising global economy and withstand the impact of US stimulus cuts. However, the report said larger Southeast Asian economies, including Indonesia and Thailand, will face tougher global financial conditions and higher levels of household debt. AFP PHOTO / Christophe ARCHAMBAULT

The earthquake was also felt in Bangkok, 800 kilometres from Chiang Rai. AFP PHOTO / Christophe ARCHAMBAULT

Major earthquakes are rare in Thailand, but ground tremors often strike the northern part of the country. The May 5 earthquake took place on the Phayao fault line and officials are checking how bad the damage is.

Featured image: Large cracks formed on the highway when a 6.0-magnitude quake struck in Thailand's northern province of Chiang Rai, on May 6, 2014. AFP PHOTO THAILAND OUT

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