July 6, 2025: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea early Sunday morning, today, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were recorded at 7:03 AM IST, with the quake’s epicentre located at latitude 6.60° N and longitude 95.05° E, at a shallow depth of 10 km.
The NCS confirmed the event in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“EQ of M: 4.5, On: 06/07/2025 07:03:34 IST, Lat: 6.60 N, Long: 95.05 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Andaman Sea.”
A Seismically Active Region
This latest tremor follows a series of earthquakes in the Andaman Sea over the past few weeks:
- June 30: Three back-to-back quakes were recorded — magnitudes 4.0, 4.6, and 4.7.
- June 25: A 4.2-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 20 km.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the surrounding sea fall under Seismic Zone V, the highest-risk seismic zone in India. The region is part of the Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, one of the most earthquake-prone zones in the world.
No Casualties or Damage Reported
As of now, no injuries or property damage have been reported. Authorities continue to monitor the region, and residents are urged to stay alert but calm.
Why So Many Quakes?
Frequent tremors in this region are not unusual. Tectonic activity due to the movement of the Indian and Burmese plates often triggers earthquakes in the Andaman-Nicobar subduction zone, making it one of India’s most sensitive seismic areas.