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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, July 29, 2023: An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday at around 12:53 am, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

 

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The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the GFZ added. The earthquake occurred at 12.53 am. According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 69 kilometres.

"Earthquake of Magnitude:5.8, Occurred on 29-07-2023, 00:53:47 IST, Lat: 10.75 & Long: 93.47, Depth: 69 Km ,Location: Andaman Islands," the NCS said in a tweet.

In April, Mizoram and Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were hit by two earthquakes. An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter scale hit Campbell Bay while Mizoram was hit by an earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale.


Courtesy: India Today


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