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5.8-magnitude quake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands

NEW DELHI: A medium intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Wednesday morning. The quake, which had its epicentre in the Andaman Islands, occurred at 6.09 am, the National Centre for Seismology said.

5.8-magnitude quake jolts Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is prone to earthquakes.



New Delhi, May 22

A medium intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Wednesday morning.

The quake, which had its epicentre in the Andaman Islands, occurred at 6.09 am, the National Centre for Seismology said.

The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is prone to earthquakes. PTI  

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