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Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude jolts Nicobar Islands

PORT BLAIR (ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS): An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit the Nicobar Islands region on Friday.

Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude jolts Nicobar Islands

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Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), June 22

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit the Nicobar Islands region on Friday.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 1:59 am, was at a depth of 10km.

However, no damage or casualty has been reported so far.

Further details are awaited. — ANI.

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