A 5.0 magnitude quake was registered near Port Blair at midday on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 05:52 UTC (11:52 local time), the region was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 283 km south-southeast of Port Blair.

Did you feel it?

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

Earthquakes past week

Last week, 17 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been detected in the area. The strongest, a 5.4 magnitude quake, struck the same region five days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey