UPDATE: Phuket Governor Confirms No Tsunami Risk After Indonesia Quake Tremors Felt

Phuket —

Authorities in Phuket have reassured residents and tourists that the island faces no tsunami threat following a magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck Aceh Province, Indonesia, at 11:18 a.m. local time. Officials confirmed there was no damage.

Our previous story:

Residents in parts of Phuket reported feeling tremors late Wednesday morning after a moderate earthquake struck off the northern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

Now for the update:

Governor Chotnarin Kedsom stated that Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center would issue alerts immediately if a quake posed tsunami risks. “The Earthquake Monitoring Division has assessed the situation and confirmed there is no tsunami threat. Warning towers remain silent because the event does not affect Thailand,” he stated.

Phuket currently operates 19 tsunami warning towers, extending coverage to outlying areas such as Koh Racha Noi. The governor noted that regular drills, including table-top exercises, are planned to ensure agencies can coordinate effectively and maintain public confidence.

Warat Surawadee, head of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM), added that inspections found no structural damage. “We are closely monitoring the situation. If needed, our teams are ready to assist residents immediately,” he said.