Strong Earthquakes Jolt Bay of Bengal and Nicobar Islands; No Tsunami Alerts Issued

The Bay of Bengal experienced a 6.3 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake’s epicenter was at a depth of 10 km, positioned at 93.37°E longitude and 6.82°N latitude. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Adding to the seismic activity, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Nicobar Islands region around 12:12 am IST on Tuesday. The quake’s epicenter was approximately 259 km west-northwest of Sabang, Indonesia. The United States Geological Survey and the Tsunami Warning System confirmed that no tsunami alert was issued following the event. Online, users shared their reactions to the quakes, with some pointing out the timing of the second earthquake and expressing well wishes for the affected areas.