M 6.1 - 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand

  • 2014-05-05 11:08:43 (UTC)
  • 19.656°N 99.670°E
  • 6.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2014-07-23 01:32:29 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 13,568 k*
IV Light 4,754 k
V Moderate 470 k
VI Strong 184 k
VII Very Strong 80 k
VIII Severe 5 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are nonductile reinforced concrete frame and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VII Phan 0 k
VI Mae Lao 0 k
VI Mae Suai 0 k
V Chiang Rai 79 k
V Pa Daet 14 k
V Mae Chai 0 k
V Mae Chai 0 k
V Wiang Chai 0 k
V Wiang Pa Pao 0 k
IV Phu Kam Yao 0 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)