A moderate earthquake, registering a magnitude of 5.4, jolted the Andaman Sea on November 9, 2025, at approximately 12:06 PM IST. The tremors were felt across various parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, causing concern among residents. Fortunately, official sources have reported no immediate casualties or significant structural damage following the seismic event. The earthquake’s epicenter was precisely located at 12.49°N latitude and 93.83°E longitude, with seismic waves originating from a depth of 90 kilometers beneath the surface. Local disaster management authorities have urged the public to remain calm and adhere to established safety guidelines during this period. Geologists explain that this seismically active region is influenced by the ongoing movement of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The 90-kilometer depth of this quake is believed to have lessened the intensity of shaking experienced on the ground, even though the German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a slightly higher magnitude of 6.07.
