Malaysia Breathes Sigh of Relief as Andaman Sea Earthquake Fails to Trigger Tsunami
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A moderate earthquake struck the Andaman Sea on Sunday, sparking concerns across coastal areas, including Malaysia. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake measured 5.4 magnitude and occurred at a depth of 90 km beneath the Earth's crust at 12:06 pm (IST) on November 9, 2025. The tremors were felt across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but fortunately, no casualties or damage have been reported. Malaysia's meteorological department, Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia, later confirmed that the quake posed no tsunami risk to its coastline. However, international monitoring agencies reported slightly different figures, ranging from 5.5 to 6.07 magnitude. Experts note that the shallow earthquake, occurring at a depth of just 10 km, could have caused stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in a seismically active region, classified as a Zone V seismic area. While the international community continues to monitor the situation, Malaysia can breathe a sigh of relief as the Andaman Sea earthquake has not triggered a tsunami.
