Two medium intensity quakes jolt Andaman and Nicobar Islands

ANI  |  General News 

Two medium intensity earthquakes measuring 5.0 and 4.8 on the Richter Scale rattled and Nicobar Islands region in early hours of Saturday, the said.

The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.0 struck the region at around 2.52 am while the second quake, with a magnitude of 4.8 took place at 5 am.

Both quakes were situated at a depth of 10 km.

No casualties, injuries or damage to property has been reported so far. No tsunami warning has been issued.

The region which is prone to frequent earthquakes was jolted by 4.1 and 5.6 intensity quakes on May 21 and May 22, respectively.

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First Published: Sat, May 25 2019. 09:08 IST