An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 with its epicenter in western Laos was reported Wednesday afternoon by the U.S. Geological Survey, and the shakes were felt as far away as the Thai capital of Bangkok, several hundred kilometers to the south. There were no initial reports of damage or casualties. The quake occurred at 3:56 p.m. (0856 GMT) at a point 155 kilometers (97 miles) west-northwest of the Laotian city of Luang Prabang, said the USGS.
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