4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nicobar Islands: Andhra Pradesh on Alert

• A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Nicobar Islands region on Monday morning at 3:31 AM.
• The earthquake originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, approximately 256 km north-northeast of Campbell Bay.
• Despite the shallow depth, officials did not issue a tsunami warning as the epicenter was far from the islands and no significant damage or casualties were reported.
• The Andaman-Nicobar Islands are in India's highest seismic risk Zone-V, making them prone to frequent earthquakes.
• Coastal states like Andhra Pradesh are advised to remain alert due to the potential for tremors to travel long distances through thin coastal land.

Why It Matters: A shallow 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit Nicobar Islands, prompting an alert for coastal states like Andhra Pradesh.