Earthquake hits Andaman coast

New Delhi, July 29: An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit the coast of Andaman islands on Tuesday but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the "moderate" intensity quake hit the north Andaman island coast at 12:37 p.m.

A tsunami warning was not issued by the IMD.

IANS