EGATNews · 2026-02-19 00:00

EGAT confirms its dams in Kanchanaburi were unaffected by a recent 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Srisawat District.

EGAT assured the public that its Vajiralongkorn and Srinakarin dams, located near the epicenter of a recent earthquake, sustained no structural damage.

This confirmation aims to maintain public confidence in the safety and resilience of critical national power infrastructure following natural seismic events.

Fast Facts

·Earthquake date: February 19, 2026
·Earthquake time: 02:57 AM
·Earthquake magnitude: 2.3
·Earthquake depth: 1 km
·Earthquake location: Srisawat District, Kanchanaburi Province
·Affected dams: Vajiralongkorn Dam, Srinakarin Dam
·Vajiralongkorn Dam vibration: 0.00046 g (54 km from epicenter)
·Srinakarin Dam vibration: 0.00012 g (56.09 km from epicenter)

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EGAT confirms its dams in Kanchanaburi were unaffected by a recent 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Srisawat District.