A 5.0 magnitude quake was recorded close to Port Blair Wednesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor shook at 17:21 UTC (23:21 local time), with its epicenter situated approximately 287 km south-southeast of Port Blair and a depth of 40 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, there have been five tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The biggest, a 5.0 magnitude quake, was registered in the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey