A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea in the early hours of Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
According to NCS, the tremor occurred at 1:43 AM IST at a depth of 20 kilometres, with the epicentre located at latitude 9.46°N and longitude 94.07°E. The quake was confirmed via a post on NCS’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter).
“EQ of M: 4.2, On: 25/06/2025 01:43:50 IST, Lat: 9.46 N, Long: 94.07 E, Depth: 20 Km, Location: Andaman Sea,” the NCS said.
There have been no immediate reports of damage to property or loss of life, and further assessments are currently underway.
The Andaman and Nicobar region, lying near seismic fault lines, frequently experiences mild to moderate seismic activity. Authorities continue to monitor the situation for any aftershocks or developments.