A 5.2 magnitude quake was registered close to Port Blair Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the region at 13:14 UTC (19:14 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 285 km south-southeast of Port Blair and occurred at a depth of 11 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.4 event, but later downgraded it to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

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.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake 19 km south of this event struck UK on January 20, 1982 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 3,000 at intensity V and 9,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Last week’s tremor

Last week, one more magnitude 2.5 quake was detected in the region, with the event occurring close to Port Blair too, six days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey