Bangkok: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, causing tremors that were felt across Bangkok and prompting the evacuation of at least one government building.

According to Thai News Agency, the earthquake occurred at 9:05 a.m. local time, centered off the coast of the Irrawaddy Delta near Yangon, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located about 247 kilometers southwest of Mae Sot district in Thailand's Tak province.

Thailand's Meteorological Department reported that the earthquake would have no direct impact on the country. However, the tremors caused high-rise buildings to sway and hanging objects to swing, creating alarm among residents and workers in elevated structures across Bangkok and its periphery.

At the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) headquarters, the shaking was strong enough to trigger alarms, leading to an immediate evacuation of all personnel to designated safety assembly points outside. Building staff were later deployed to inspect the structure and internal systems for any damage.

Experts have explained that while the epicenter was far from Thailand, Bangkok's geological foundation, consisting of soft clay, amplifies seismic waves. This characteristic causes occupants on upper floors of high-rise buildings in the capital to feel vibrations more intensely than usual.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or serious structural damage. Authorities have advised residents in high-rise buildings to remain vigilant and closely monitor updates.