5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Andaman & Nicobar Islands

GG News Bureau

Andaman & Nicobar, 2nd Aug. An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude on the Richter scale has shaken Nicobar Islands on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.

The earthquake, which measured a 10 km depth, occurred at around 5:40 in the morning.

The epicentre was located at Latitude 9.32 and Longitude 94.03, respectively, according to NCS.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:5.0, Occurred on 02-08-2023, 05:40:11 IST, Lat: 9.32 & Long: 94.03, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nicobar Islands,” the NCS tweeted.

There have been no reports of injuries or material damage as of yet.

More information is awaited.

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