Moderate tremor hits Andaman Islands

New Delhi, Nov 16 (UNI) A moderate earthquake hit the Andaman Islands this evening at 1751 hrs, the Indian Meteorological Department said.

The tremor measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale was epicentered at 10.9N latitude and 91.8E longitude, it added.

No loss of life or damage to property has been reported.

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