An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted India’s Andaman Islands at 12:06 pm (IST) on Sunday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The epicenter was at 90 km, NCS said on X.
Meanwhile, German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.07 on Richter scale. The quake’s epicenter was located at 12.49°N latitude and 93.83°E longitude, with a depth of 90 kilometers. The tremor was felt across parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but there have been no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Local authorities have advised residents to remain calm and follow safety protocols.
Seismologists noted that the region is seismically active due to the movement of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. While a 5.4 magnitude earthquake is considered moderate, the depth of 90 km may have reduced the intensity felt on the surface.
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