Andaman: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Andaman and Nicobar Islands early on Tuesday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremors of the earthquake were felt at around 5:57 am today. The National Center for Seismology said that the epicenter of the earthquake was 215 km ESE from Port Blair.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck 215km ESE of Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands at around 5:57 am today: National Center for Seismology
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However, there is no report of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
Earlier on Monday, a low-intensity earthquake of 3.2 magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, but no damage was reported, officials said. Officials said the quake hit the Union Territory’s Doda area at 12.12 pm.