The Andaman and the Nicobar archipelago is prone to earthquakes. But it is also not unusual for the islands to witness more than two-three quakes a day. Andaman and Nicobar Islands hits by 9 earthquakes in just 2 hours.
Approximately 19 earthquakes have hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands since Monday morning. The earthquakes were of medium intensity, ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 magnitude, the India Meteorological Department said.
The official said there was no tsunami alert before the incident. The first jolt took place at 5:14 am on Monday, with a magnitude of 4.9, followed by another just two minutes later, measuring 5.0. Then thirteen more earthquakes took place between 5:16 am and 9:39 am. Later in the day, the frequency of tremors reduced, but the last jolt was recorded with a magnitude of 5.5 at 1:41 pm, on the Richter scale, was the most powerful. An official at the provincial disaster management control room said there were no immediate reports of any casualties, injuries or damage to property.
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