Moderate earthquake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands region

The seismic event occurred in the Bay of Bengal region, an area known for periodic tectonic activity due to its location along major fault lines. The tremor was of moderate intensity and was detected by seismological monitoring stations across South Asia.

Bamboo Flat, situated on South Andaman Island, is one of the main population centers in the Union Territory, serving as an important commercial hub. The epicenter's distance from populated areas may have limited the impact of the earthquake on residents and infrastructure.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands archipelago lies in a seismically active zone where the Indo-Australian Plate converges with the Eurasian Plate, making earthquakes a recurring phenomenon in the region. Magnitude 5 earthquakes in this area are relatively common and typically pose minimal risk to populated centers.

Authorities in the islands were monitoring the situation closely following the tremor. The Indian Meteorological Department continues to track seismic activity in the region, with regular updates issued to local administration and disaster management agencies.