5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands

New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 5.4 jolted the Andaman Sea region on Sunday afternoon.

The tremor was felt at 12:06 pm IST and the epicentre was located in the Andaman Sea at latitude 12.49 North and longitude 93.83 East, as per the National Center for Seismology (NCS). 

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 90 km beneath the Earth's crust. "EQ of M: 5.4, On: 09/11/2025 12:06:28 IST, Lat: 12.49 N, Long: 93.83 E, Depth: 90 Km, Location: Andaman Sea," NCS said in an 'X' post.

However, as per the German Research Centre for Geosciences, the magnitude of the earthquake in Andaman Nicobar recorded was 6.07 at a depth of 90 kilometres. No immediate tsunami alert, casualties, or damage were reported.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in a high-seismic zone, frequently experience such geological activity. Authorities typically monitor the region closely following any significant seismic event. The 1941 earthquake (~7.7–8.1 magnitude) is a historical reminder of the region's potential for powerful seismic events.

Other high-risk areas include the Himalayan belt, Northeast India, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and much of Peninsular India also falls into this category.