At midday on Sunday, a 5.5 magnitude quake was recorded close to Port Blair, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 06:38 UTC (12:38 local time), with its epicenter located about 142 km northeast of Port Blair and a depth of 133 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 3 online responses from individuals reporting that they felt the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block with wood and rubble/field stone masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey