Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes Andaman Sea
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n earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter Scale struck near the Andaman Sea in the Andaman and Nicobar islands on Tuesday.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred around 340 am.
The earthquake was 77 Km in dept, as per the NCS.
"Earthquake of Magnitude4.9, Occurred on 31-01-2023, 001540 IST, Lat 12.60 and Long 93.42, Depth 77 Km, Location Andaman Sea, India," Tweeted National Center for Seismology.
Earlier on January 24, strong tremors were felt in parts of Delhi and the National Capital area.
The tremors lasted for at least 15 seconds, with people seen rushing out of their homes and offices.
According to the National Centre of Seismology, the epicentre of the earthquake was centred in Nepal.
"Earthquake of Magnitude5.8, Occurred on 24-01-2023, 142831 IST, Lat 29.41 and Long 81.68, Depth 10 Km, Location Nepal," the NCS said.
✔️ Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes Andaman Sea
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