Andaman and Nicobar Islands Hit by Shallow 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake, No Immediate Damage Reported
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A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday at 12:06 pm (IST), according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The epicenter was located approximately 90 km away, with the seismic waves traveling a shorter distance due to the shallow depth of 10 km. While the magnitude was initially reported as 5.4 by NCS, other agencies, including the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), estimated the quake's magnitude at 5.5 and 6.07 respectively. Fortunately, there have been no reports of loss of life or property damage. Malaysia has also confirmed that there is no tsunami threat following the earthquake. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are part of a highly seismically active region, fall under Zone V seismic zone, categorizing them as a high-risk area. This region includes parts of northeastern India, Jammu and Kashmir, and other areas prone to earthquakes. While shallow earthquakes can be more destructive due to stronger ground shaking, the immediate effects of this quake appear to be minimal.
