India: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs east of Nicobar Islands April 13

Event

A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred in the Andaman Sea east of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, at around 08:51 April 13. The epicenter was about 324 km (201 miles) south-southeast of Port Blair, India. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout the southern and central parts of the Andaman Islands and northern parts of the Nicobar Islands. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake, and significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Additional aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions.