An earthquake of moderate intensity shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today.
The quake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale hit the Nicobar Islands region around 5pm, a statement from the Indian Meteorological Department said.
The epicentre of the quake, at a depth of around 10 km, was located at latitude 8.6 degree North and longitude 92.4 degree East.
The tremor was also felt in other islands of the region.
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