4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nicobar Islands; No Damage, Tsunami Warning Issued

• A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands at 3:31 am on Monday, with its epicentre 256 km north-east of Campbell Bay.
• The tremor originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, which typically means stronger vibrations at the surface.
• Fortunately, no major damage, loss of life, or tsunami warning was issued, as the epicentre was far from inhabited islands.
• The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in Seismic Zone V, one of the most seismically active regions globally.
• Coastal states like Andhra Pradesh monitor such events due to efficient seismic wave travel, though no alert was issued this time.

Why It Matters: A moderate 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit Nicobar Islands with no damage or tsunami warning.