A 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday (29 July 2025). It came at 00:11:50 Indian time. According to the National Earthquake Science Center, the center of earthquake was 10 km below the earth. The impact of earthquakes on coastal areas or islands is still being assessed, although no damage or casualties have been reported yet.
This earthquake is considered particularly dangerous due to depth, as shallow earthquakes produce more vibrations and leave a sharp effect on the surface. Assessment of impact on coastal areas is still going on.
Second shock in Andaman and Nicobar
A few minutes after the Earthquake of the Bay of Bengal, another powerful earthquake shook the Nicobar Islands at 12:12 pm. The intensity of this time was 6.5, which is considered quite powerful. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) report, the earthquake came 259 km west-north-west from Ache province of Indonesia and it was also 10 km. Earthquake tremors were also felt in the surrounding areas, but no immediate report of any kind of damage has been found. It is a matter of relief that there is no threat of tsunami from this earthquake. This information gives relief, because such shocks can often give birth to tsunamis.
Why is the earth vibrating again and again?
Earthquake is a natural process produced by the movements of the Earth’s tectonic plates. The Bay of Bengal and the Andaman-Nicobar region falls in the Sismic Zone V, which is the most sensitive seismic region in India. This area falls in the confrontation area of the Indo-Australian plate and Burma microplate. When tension is formed in these plates and it is suddenly free, the earth trembles. This is called earthquake. According to experts, frequent movements may mean that more shocks or post-spectures can also be seen in the future.
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