Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake’s epicentre was located 218 kilometres north-northwest of Bamboo Flat, the agency reported.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the earthquake. Authorities had not reported any confirmed impact on people or property in the immediate aftermath of the tremor.

Earthquake Recorded Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The National Center for Seismology reported the magnitude 5.0 earthquake, identifying its epicentre north-northwest of Bamboo Flat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region. The location places the reported seismic event in the area surrounding the island territory in the Bay of Bengal.

While the earthquake was recorded at magnitude 5.0, no immediate reports indicated casualties or damage. The available information did not provide further details about the earthquake’s depth, the time it occurred, or whether residents experienced noticeable shaking.

Earthquakes are monitored by seismic agencies to establish their magnitude, location and other characteristics. Initial reports may provide basic information about an event, while assessments of any potential impact can take additional time.

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Struck Near the Islands in July 2025

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands region has experienced other notable seismic activity. In July 2025, an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Bay of Bengal near the islands, according to the National Center for Seismology.

The agency reported that the July 2025 earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. Its epicentre was located at 6.82°N latitude and 93.37°E longitude.

The earlier earthquake was stronger in magnitude than the tremor reported on Thursday. However, the two events occurred at different times, and the information available does not establish any direct connection between them.

Another Magnitude 5.82 Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

Separately, an earthquake of magnitude 5.82 struck New Guinea in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.

According to the GFZ, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, equivalent to approximately 6.21 miles. The report concerned a separate seismic event in the Pacific region and was not identified as being connected to the earthquake near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

What Is Known About the Latest Earthquake?

• Magnitude: 5.0.
• Location: The epicentre was 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region.
• Reporting agency: National Center for Seismology.
• Immediate impact: No immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The available information confirms the earthquake’s magnitude and reported epicentre but does not provide additional details about its depth or any subsequent impact assessment.

Conclusion

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Thursday, with the National Center for Seismology placing its epicentre 218 kilometres north-northwest of Bamboo Flat. No immediate reports of damage or casualties followed the tremor.

The event comes after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake was recorded in the Bay of Bengal near the islands in July 2025. Separately, the German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a magnitude 5.82 earthquake in Papua New Guinea on Thursday. The available reports describe these as separate seismic events.

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