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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Andaman Sea early Wednesday morning. The National Centre for Seismology confirmed the quake occurred at a depth of 20 km. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been recorded. Authorities continue to monitor the situation for aftershocks.

Key Points: 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Andaman Sea Near Port Blair

  • Earthquake registered 4.2 magnitude at 20 km depth
  • Epicentre located near 9.46°N latitude and 94.07°E longitude
  • No casualties or property damage reported
  • National Centre for Seismology confirmed details on X
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Earthquake of 4.2 Magnitude hits Andaman Sea

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Andaman Sea early Wednesday, with no immediate reports of damage.

"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 - National Center for Seismology"

Port Blair, June 25

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea in the early hours on Wednesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

The NCS shared the details in a post on X. The quake occurred at 01:43:50 IST at a depth of 20 km, with its epicentre located at 9.46°N latitude and 94.07°E longitude.

https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1937609661596991490

"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," National Center for Seismology wrote on X.

No immediate reports of casualties or damage to property have been received.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Thank God no casualties reported! 🙏 The Andaman region is so beautiful but prone to earthquakes. Hope our disaster management teams are always prepared. Stay safe everyone!
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Rahul S.
4.2 is relatively mild but we shouldn't take it lightly. Remember the 2004 tsunami started with an earthquake in this region. Our early warning systems better be working properly!
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Arjun M.
The coordinates show it's quite close to our islands. Hope our naval base there is secure. This region is strategically important for India's security too.
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Sunita P.
Nature reminds us who's boss! 😅 On serious note, glad it wasn't stronger. My cousin lives in Port Blair - she said they felt slight tremors but nothing alarming.
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Vikram J.
The NCS is doing good work with timely updates. But I wish they'd explain more about what these numbers mean for common people. 4.2 sounds technical - is it dangerous or normal for the region?
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Neha R.
Andaman is such a tourist paradise... hope this doesn't affect tourism. The local economy depends so much on visitors. Maybe government should invest more in earthquake-resistant infrastructure there.

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