28 Jun 2024 | 06:03 PM UTC
Andaman Sea: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs east of Andaman and Nicobar Islands at around 22:46 June 28
Magnitude-5.0 quake occurs in Andaman Sea, near India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, late June 28. No immediate reports of damage, injuries.
A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in the Andaman Sea, east of India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, at around 22:46 June 28. The epicenter was about 199 km (124 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 in parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. 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 where shaking occurred.
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
