Earthquake Measuring 6.3 Strikes Bay Of Bengal Near Andaman And Nicobar Islands, No Damage Reported

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the Bay of Bengal near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands early on Tuesday. The National Center for Seismology reported that the tremor occurred at 12:11 am, with its epicenter located at 6.82°N latitude and 93.37°E longitude.

The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the sea surface. Fortunately, there were no reports of damage or casualties following this seismic event. The epicenter was pinpointed to be approximately 62 kilometers west-southwest of Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Seismic Activity Details

The National Center for Seismology shared detailed coordinates of the earthquake's origin. The precise location was recorded as 6.82°N latitude and 93.37°E longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers below sea level.

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Despite the significant magnitude of this earthquake, it did not result in any immediate harm to people or infrastructure in the region. This is a relief for residents and authorities who are always on alert due to the area's susceptibility to seismic events.

Dr Jitendra Singh, along with other officials like Ravi from MoES and Dr Mishra, were tagged in a tweet by the National Center for Seismology regarding this incident. Their involvement highlights the importance of coordinated efforts in monitoring and responding to such natural occurrences.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are known for their vulnerability to earthquakes due to their location along tectonic plate boundaries. Regular monitoring by agencies like the National Center for Seismology helps ensure timely alerts and preparedness measures are in place.