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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes near Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Oct 29, 2026: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.


Andaman Nicobar

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have experienced seismic activity in recent months. In February, an earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Nicobar Islands, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 9.03° north and longitude 92.78° east, the NCS said.

In a post on X, the agency shared details of the earthquake, including its magnitude, time, coordinates and depth, identifying the location as the Nicobar Islands.


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