Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Multiple Earthquakes Jolt Bay of Bengal, Nicobar Islands
Early Tuesday morning, two earthquakes occurred.
One, a 6.3 magnitude, shook the Bay of Bengal, and another, a 6.5 magnitude, hit near the Nicobar Islands.
Both were shallow, at a depth of 10 km.
Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries or property damage from either event.
Tremors were also felt in Delhi-NCR.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Nicobar Islands region.
Both earthquakes occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties were reported.
Tremors were also felt in Delhi-NCR on a separate occasion.
- Who
- Not applicable.
- What
- Two earthquakes, magnitudes 6.3 and 6.5.
- When
- Early Tuesday morning.
- Where
- Bay of Bengal and Nicobar Islands.
- Why
- Due to tectonic activity.
- Magnitude 1
- 6.3
- Magnitude 2
- 6.5
- Depth
- 10 km
- Location 1
- Bay of Bengal
- Location 2
- Nicobar Islands
- Time 1
- 00:11:50 IST
- Time 2
- 12:12 am IST (18:42 GMT Monday)
Sources
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Andaman And Nicobar Islands
