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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:43 PM
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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred on Thursday, 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat in the Andaman and Nicobar region.
A seismic tremor of magnitude 5.1 was recorded on Thursday in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region. The earthquake struck at a location situated 218 kilometers north-northwest of the Bamboo Flat area.
According to initial reports, the tremor was centered in the vicinity of the islands, an area known for its geological activity due to its position on a tectonic plate boundary. The specific coordinates and depth of the epicenter were identified by seismic monitoring agencies.
No immediate reports of significant structural damage or casualties have been confirmed in the available data. Authorities are likely monitoring the situation for any aftershocks or secondary effects in the surrounding regions.
According to initial reports, the tremor was centered in the vicinity of the islands, an area known for its geological activity due to its position on a tectonic plate boundary. The specific coordinates and depth of the epicenter were identified by seismic monitoring agencies.
No immediate reports of significant structural damage or casualties have been confirmed in the available data. Authorities are likely monitoring the situation for any aftershocks or secondary effects in the surrounding regions.